Portland, ME
Living in Portland
Bikeability75
Walkability90
Commute84
Public Transit58
Affordability53
Public Safety72
Airports35
Hospitals75
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation+457 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
53%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$289kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$265 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portland
United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16
Property Crime in Portland
United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 Portland
Inland Flooding30
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding26
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portland, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portland, ME
Holy Cross School
3 miles, W
Aucocisco School
3 miles, W
Waynflete School
4 miles, W
Greater Portland Christian School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Portland, ME
Maine College of Art
4 miles, W
University of Southern Maine
5 miles, NW
University of New England
16 miles, SW
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portland, ME
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
4 miles, W
Maine Medical Center
5 miles, W
Spring Harbor Hospital
8 miles, W
Southern Maine Health Care
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Portland, ME
Portland International Jetport
6 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
50 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
79 miles, SW