What are the best places to live in Maine?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Maine by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Maine based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Maine?

The safest cities in Maine are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Maine neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Maine?

Cost of living varies widely across Maine. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Maine. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Maine?

The top-rated school districts in Maine are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Maine a good state to live in?

Maine offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Maine - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Maine Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 3 ZIP codes in Maine - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
04103 Portland	33,480	$104,764	$527,965	75
04102 Portland	35,280	$71,508	$326,407	67
04101 Portland	23,480	$64,982	$311,818	63

Top 10 Safest Cities in Maine

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	04103 Portland	139.0	A
2	04102 Portland	181.0	B+
3	04101 Portland	339.0	B

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Maine

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	04101 Portland	$311,818	$1,393/mo	63
2	04102 Portland	$326,407	$1,157/mo	67
3	04103 Portland	$527,965	$1,707/mo	75

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Maine

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	04103 Portland	8.6/10	A	75
2	04102 Portland	6.5/10	B+	67
3	04101 Portland	6.3/10	B	63

Maine Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Maine

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Maine

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Maine

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