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South portland, ME

South portland, ME.

Population: 27,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South portland, ME is $533,882 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,611/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,882

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$533,882
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+114.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$533,882
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,000
Median list price
$519,000
Median price per sqft
$387
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,611/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC, South Portland Public Schools
Schools include
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC, Waldo T Skillin Elementary School, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, Dora L Small Elementary School, Dyer Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Keddy Mill (10 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.3 in
Annual snowfall
51.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
120

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
207
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,498
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+308 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,343
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,799
Average weekly wage
$1,343
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
611

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South portlandState medianUS median
Median home value$533,882$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$535,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,611/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,343$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in South portland, ME?
$533,882.
What is the median sale price in South portland, ME?
$535,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South portland, ME?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in South portland, ME?
Typical rent: $2,611/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South portland, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail.
Is South portland, ME in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in South portland, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South portland, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South portland, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South portland, ME?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South portland, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South portland, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South portland, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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