If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Maine, you’ve come to the right place!
Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget.
Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Maine:
- What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
- What is the job market like in the area?
- How is commuting and transportation?
- How good are public schools in the area?
- Is it a safe place to live?
- What is the culture like?
- What is there to do for fun?
- What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?
With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Maine include:
- Cape Elizabeth
- Yarmouth
- Portland
Read why they made the list below!
1. Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth is located in Cumberland County within the southern part of Maine.
With a population of 9,200, Cape Elizabeth is a small town with a rural feel in most areas.
Here’s how we rate Cape Elizabeth on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 4/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 4.5/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 5/5 |
2. Yarmouth
Yarmouth is located in Cumberland County within the southern part of Maine.
With a population of 8,500, Yarmouth is a small town with a spread out suburban feel in most areas.
Here’s how we rate Yarmouth on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 3.5/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 4.5/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 4/5 |
3. Portland
Portland is located in Cumberland County within the southern part of Maine.
With a population of 67,000, Portland ranks largest in Maine. It’s a medium sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas.
Portland’s climate is classified as humid continental with long, cold and snowy winters and warm, but short summers. Average highs range from 32 to 79 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average.
Average lows range from 15 to 61, with January and February being the coldest months of the year on average.
Here’s how we rate Portland on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 3.5/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 4/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 3.5/5 |
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