South Portland, ME

Living in South Portland

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 48
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 46
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Schools 12
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Residents

26k Population +744 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$257k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$334 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas5%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Portland

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16

Property Crime in South Portland

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 3 19
Feb 23 3 15
Mar 32 4 13
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 3
Dec 27 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Portland

Inland Flooding30
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding27
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Portland, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Portland, ME

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Waynflete School
1 miles, NE
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Holy Cross School
2 miles, E
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Aucocisco School
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near South Portland, ME

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Maine College of Art
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near South Portland, ME

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Airports

Airports near South Portland, ME

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Manchester Airport
75 miles, SW