Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Cia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ohno Cafe
Coffee Shop
Experience Maine Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Speckled Ax East
Coffee Shop
Bard Coffee
Coffee Shop
Arabica
Coffee Shop
Dobra Tea
Coffee Shop
HiFi Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spartan Grill
Coffee Shop
Market House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee by Design
Coffee Shop
Coffee By Design (CBD)
Coffee Shop
little woodfords
Coffee Shop
Yordprom
Coffee Shop
Tandem Bakery
Coffee Shop
Hilltop Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee By Design
Coffee Shop
Tandem Cafe and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Rwanda Bean
Coffee Shop
Tony's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Coveside Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Local Buzz
Coffee Shop
Speckled Ax
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Cushing's Point Museum
Museum
Bug Light
Attraction
Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours
Attraction
Pearl Ultra Nightclub
Nightclub
Victoria Mansion
Museum
Güven Gallery
Art Gallery
PrintCraft
Art Gallery
Tug Stamford Propeller
Attraction
Nickelodeon Cinemas
Cinema
Portland Fire Museum
Museum
Grant Wahlquist Gallery
Art Gallery
Portland Museum of Art
Museum
Port City Music Hall
Theatre Arts
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Maine Historical Society
Museum
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Museum
Blue
Nightclub
Portland Stage Company
Theatre Arts
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Museum
Portland Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
One Longfellow Square
Theatre Arts
Merrill Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Maine Jewish Museum
Museum
Neal Dow House
Museum
Mayo Street Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (18) D-
Red's Dairy Freeze
Sweets
Foulmouthed Brewery
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Luna
Bar
Three Dollar Deweys
Bar
The Holy Donut
Fast Food
Butcher Burger
Fast Food
Old Port Slice Bar
Fast Food
Marks Place
Bar
Old Port Candy Co.
Sweets
East End Cupcakes
Sweets
Gorgeous Gelato
Sweets
Fore Play Sports Pub
Bar
Pearl Tap House
Bar
Gritty's
Bar
Vena's Fizz house
Bar
The Gelato Fiasco
Sweets
Bull Feeneys
Bar
Ruski’s Tavern
Bar
Brickyard Hollow Brewing
Bar
Novare Res
Bar
Sebago Brewing Company
Bar
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club
Bar
Zephyr Ice
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Good Medicine
Gym
Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization
Community Centre
The Root Cellar
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Portland Power Yoga
Gym
Crossfit Beacon
Gym
Rêve Cycling Studio
Gym
Jewish Community Alliance
Community Centre
Italian Heritage Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Wayside Food Program
Community Centre
Redbank Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) A+
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Scratch Baking Company
Bakery
BenReuben’s Knishery
Bakery
SoPo Seafood
Seafood
Rosemont Market & Bakery
Bakery
Free Range Fish & Lobster
Seafood
Standard Baking Co.
Bakery
Sugar Giant
Bakery
Big Sky Bakery
Bakery
Paul's Food Center
Grocery Store
Fresh Approach Market
Butcher
Portland Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Mainly Grains Baker
Bakery
Katie Made Bakery
Bakery
Two Fat Cats
Bakery
Belleville
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Rosemont Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Cheese Shop of Portland
Cheese
Holy Donut
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Market
Grocery Store
Parks (36) A+
South Portland Civil War Memorial
Park
School Street Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Thomas Knight Park
Park
Legere Park
Park
Bug Light Park
Park
Trout Brook Nature Preserve
Park
Harborview Park
Park
Compass Park
Park
Tate-Tying TotLot
Playground
Bell Buoy Park
Park
Bellbuoy Park
Park
Clark Street Park
Park
Portland Square Park
Park
Moon Tide Park
Park
Tommy's Park
Park
Post Office Park
Park
Hinckley Park
Park
Amethyst Park
Park
Reiche School Playground
Playground
McIntyre Park
Park
Reiche School Playground
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Deering Street Park
Park
Peppermint Park
Park
Shops (51) D-
Ocean Waves Salon
Hairdresser
Todays Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Nonesuch Books
Books
Specs for Less
Optician
Millcreek Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mainely Wireless
Electronics
Peinado Hairworks
Hairdresser
Shoppers Hardware
Home Improvement
PetLife
Pets
Sea Bags Maine
Gift Shop
Portland Dry Goods
Clothing
Life is Good
Clothing
Cool as a Moose
Clothing
Waterlily Handmade
Fashion
Waterlily Handmade
Fashion
South Street Linen
Clothing
Fat Face
Clothing
High and Tight
Hairdresser
House of J Henry
Hairdresser
Micucci Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Longfellow Books
Books
Reny's
Department Store
Green With Envy Salon
Beauty
Amato's
Convenience Store
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in South Portland.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations D-
South Portland Transit Hub
Bus Stop
E Street & Waterman Drive
Bus Stop
York Street + State Street, Stop 1184
Bus Stop
York Street + Pleasant Street, Stop 1183
Bus Stop
Temple Street & Fore Street, Stop: 1162
Bus Stop
High Street & Spring Street, Stop 1076
Bus Stop
Temple Street + Free Street, Stop 1163
Bus Stop
Congress St + Forest Ave, Stop 1054
Bus Stop
HIGH & CONGRESS
Bus Stop
MONUMENT SQUARE
Bus Stop
Congress St + Center St
Bus Stop
Monument Square, Stop ID: 1131
Bus Stop
Congress St + Elm St
Bus Stop
CITY HALL - CONGRESS ST.
Bus Stop
CONGRESS ST + PARK ST
Bus Stop
City Hall
Bus Stop
372
Bus Stop
Elm Street Pulse
Bus Stop
Congress St + India St
Bus Stop
Congress St + India St
Bus Stop
Stop 421
Bus Stop
Congress St + Deering Ave
Bus Stop
Congress St + Bramhall St
Bus Stop
423
Bus Stop
693
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in South Portland is 119/100 - which is 16% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime B+

South Portland crime rates are 1,949 per 100k, which is 48% higher than Maine
Property Crime
1,793 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
157 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in South Portland is $67,198 - which is 32% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$67,198 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Cape Elizabeth Fire Department Cottage Station
Fire Station
South portland Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
South Portland Police Department
Police
Portland Fire Department Marine Division
Ambulance Station
Portland Fire Department Marine Division
Fire Station
Portland Police Department Headquarters
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department Central Fire Station
Ambulance Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
India Street Public Health Center
Clinic
East End Family Medicine Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department Munjoy Hill Station
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department Munjoy Hill Station
Ambulance Station
Portland Fire Department - Bramhall Station
Fire Station
Maine Medical Center
Hospital
Iris Network for the Blind
Doctor
Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
Hospital
Cushing Island Fire Station
Fire Station
Maine Orthotics & Prosthetics
Doctor
Portland Fire Department Little Diamond Island Fire Station
Fire Station
Maine Eye Center
Doctor
Portland Fire Department Peaks Island Fire Station
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

South Portland home prices are $276,100 - which is 57% higher than Maine
Home Price
$276,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools B-

The South Portland graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (9) B-
Dora L Small Elementary School
Holy Cross School
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Waynflete School
Aucocisco School
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
King Middle School
Dyer Elementary School
East End Community School
Greater Portland Christian School
Cliff Island School
Peaks Island School
Levey Day School
Presumpscot School
Friends School Of Portland
Pond Cove Elementary
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Ocean Avenue
Memorial Middle School
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Longfellow School-Portland
Lincoln Middle School
St Brigid School
High Schools (4) F
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Waynflete School
Portland High School
Aucocisco School
South Portland High School
Greater Portland Christian School
Cheverus High School
Arthur R. Gould Sch--Lcydc
Deering High School
Cape Elizabeth High School
The Maine Girls Academy
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ratings B+

South Portland has an overall rating of 74% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • South Portland has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Portland crime rates are 48% higher than the Maine average
  • Cost of living in South Portland is 16% higher than the Maine average

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Great place to raise a family 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 08, 2018) Moved here from living in Portland. What a difference! Less crime and more community feel. So you can't walk to 20 bars or places to eat. But you also don't have drunk people walking by your house at 2am or have your house tagged every month like Portland. Nice parks and very pe ...Read More t friendly. Read Less
An Average City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in South Portland, ME I get to experience all four seasons. The winters are very cold and covered in snow. The Summers are warm and sunny. Autumn and spring offer cool temps and beautiful views.

A downside to living in South Portland, ME is there is a lack of amenities an ...Read More d things to do locally. This city offers the basics of what you would expect anywhere; a library, a variety of restaurants to eat, and a few other amenities, but there is not much of a night life or major attraction. The best places, in my opinion, to visit are the yoga studio and a few parks that I enjoy spending my free time visiting.

South Portland, ME is an average city to live in. It is a little pricey to live here, but I have noticed that there is not a lot of crime. I definitely appreciate that and don't mind paying a little extra to feel safe when I walk out my door. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Portland? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Portland Civil War Memorial
      School Street Park
      Mill Creek Park
      Thomas Knight Park
      Legere Park
      Bug Light Park
      Trout Brook Nature Preserve
      Harborview Park

      Entertainment

      Cushing's Point Museum
      Bug Light
      Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours
      Pearl Ultra Nightclub
      Victoria Mansion
      Güven Gallery
      PrintCraft
      Tug Stamford Propeller

      Food & Drink

      Red's Dairy Freeze
      Foulmouthed Brewery
      McDonald's
      Luna
      Three Dollar Deweys
      The Holy Donut
      Butcher Burger
      Old Port Slice Bar

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Portland? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in South Portland.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Portland? The cost of living in South Portland is 119/100 - which is 16% higher than Maine.
      South Portland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Portland? South Portland crime rates are 1,949, which are 48% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,949 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Portland? The median income in South Portland is $67,198 which is 32% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $67,19821% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,00331% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is South Portland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Portland home prices? South Portland home prices are $276,100 - which is 57% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $276,10049% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34642% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does South Portland have good schools? The South Portland graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is South Portland a good place to live? South Portland has an overall rating of 74% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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