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South Portland, ME

Cumberland CountyElev. 7 m
Population
26,780
Median home
$405,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About South Portland

With about 26,780 residents, South Portland is one of Maine's notable places. South Portland sits in Cumberland County. The median age is 40.7 and the median household income is $84,563. Homes carry a median value of $405,800, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.5%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,780
Median age
40.7
Median household income
$84,563
Per-capita income
$49,719
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg. commute
17.9 min
Work from home
15.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black6.4%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts49.2%
Sales & office18%
Service17%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$405,800
Median gross rent
$1,648/mo
Owner-occupied
60.3%
Median year built
1964
Households
12,148
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

South Portland has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading39%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDCHighGrades 7–12
South Portland High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Memorial Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Dora L Small Elementary SchoolElementary
Dyer Elementary SchoolElementary
Frank I Brown Elementary SchoolElementary
James Otis Kaler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Waldo T Skillin Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% below national
South Portland114
Maine104
United States386
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
South Portland1,185
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↓ 46% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, South Portland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South Portland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cumberland County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

South Portland is in Cumberland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

South Portland sits in Cumberland County. Elevation ~7 m.

Map of South Portland
South Portland, ME
Where South Portland is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddeford
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKETPortland Breakwater LightSeavey--Robinson HouseSpring Point Ledge Light Station
Notable people from South Portland
Amy AllenPeter BuckJames C. OliverRobert CrowleyEd McAleney
People searches in South Portland
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Nearby cities
Portland (5 mi)Westbrook (6 mi)Saco (10 mi)Biddeford (14 mi)Sanford (28 mi)Bath (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in South Portland, ME (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for South Portland, Maine.

Stephen David Green, 50ABSCONDER
South Portland · Cumberland County · 04106
AKA Steven Green, Stephen Green
Michael A Davis, 54ABSCONDER
South Portland · Cumberland County · 04106

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

South Portland — frequently asked

What is the population of South Portland, Maine?
South Portland has a population of about 26,780, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Portland?
The median home value in South Portland is $405,800, and the median gross rent is $1,648/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Portland safe? What is the crime rate?
South Portland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 114 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Portland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cumberland County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in South Portland?
South Portland has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Portland?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near South Portland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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