Living in Portland (Maine)
Portland (Maine) is a large place in Maine, United States, home to 66,881 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #413 of 12,111), people who put healthcare first (top 13%, #1,210 of 9,474), people who want to live by the sea (top 19%, #1,198 of 6,413).
See Portland (Maine) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Portland (Maine)
- It is right on the coast of the Gulf of Maine.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 55 min and sets around 22:07; in late June it sets around 2:26.
How Portland (Maine) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,850 of 11,898 | #98 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #5,947 of 9,771 | #66 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,828 of 8,006 | #53 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,195 of 6,237 | #27 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,044 of 9,474 | #45 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,897 of 9,474 | #25 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #7,849 of 10,762 | #38 of 100 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 49 | #6,451 of 7,271 | #34 of 46 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 27 | #7,162 of 8,006 | #59 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,910 of 12,111 | #105 of 133 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,418 of 7,271 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,210 of 9,474 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #12,099 of 18,063 | #293 of 293 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,194 of 16,523 | #104 of 254 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,676 of 18,063 | #293 of 293 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,196 of 16,523 | #16 of 254 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #4,184 of 21,167 | #1 of 348 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #413 of 12,111 | #3 of 133 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,198 of 6,413 | #12 of 102 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,398 of 12,111 | #4 of 133 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Portland 2 km
- South Portland Gardens 5 km
- Westbrook (Maine) 9 km
- West Scarborough 14 km
- Gorham (Maine) 15 km
- Yarmouth (Maine) 17 km
- Old Orchard Beach 18 km
- Buxton (Maine) 21 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.