Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Living in the Portland Metro Area
Bikeability39
Walkability51
Commute55
Public Transit32
Affordability49
Public Safety85
Airports34
Hospitals75
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
532kPopulation+19k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$263kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$954Median Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Portland Metro Area
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in the Portland Metro Area
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%
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 the Portland Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
4 miles, E
Breakwater School
5 miles, E
The Maine Girls Academy
7 miles, E
St Brigid School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
University of Southern Maine
7 miles, E
Maine College of Art
8 miles, E
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
13 miles, N
University of New England
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Spring Harbor Hospital
4 miles, E
Maine Medical Center
7 miles, E
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
8 miles, E
Southern Maine Health Care
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Portland International Jetport
6 miles, E
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
71 miles, SW