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Portland, Maine

city · Cumberland County

At a glance

68,854
Population
$489,600
Median home value (all homes)
61% above U.S. median
$566,902
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,577/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$79,540
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
19.4 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
63.49%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing79% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities10% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance37% below
Commute cost29% below
For business: Maine is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Maine College of Art Graduate degrees
University of Southern Maine Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates59.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Portland Regional Chamber
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is the voice and advocate for the diverse and collaborative business community of our region. Our goal is to ensure our members are connected and engaged in the community and to collaborate with others who share a vision for our future which includes economic opportunity for all. Our team is dedicated to supporting members through events, business seminars, advocacy efforts, and community partnerships.
state Loring Development Authority
Associated with the Loring Commerce Centre, a busy commercial, industrial and aviation park in northern Maine that offers assets to support business development.
state Maine Department of Economic & Commercial Dev
The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance economic prosperity in Maine. It helps communities attract jobs and grow infrastructure through programs, tax credits, reimbursements, R&D credits, capital loans, and direct investment.
state Maine Development Foundation
The Maine Development Foundation is a non-partisan statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. It connects people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
state Maine State Chamber of Commerce
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is Maine’s largest business association, serving as The Voice of Maine Business and advocating for a positive business climate and a strong state economy through advocacy, access, and awareness.
state Sunrise County Eco Council
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is a regional economic development organization serving Washington County, Maine; it initiates and facilitates job creation and prosperity by partnering with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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