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An honest guide to South Portland: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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By the numbers
As of June 2026, the typical home in South Portland is worth about $538,000 — about 44% above the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $2,500 a month, the median household income is $84,563.
| Typical home value | $538,000 | Zillow, June 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +44% | $373,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,500 | Zillow, June 2026 |
| Median household income | $84,563 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 26,780 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in South Portland is about $538,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 44% above the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in South Portland runs about $2,500 a month as of June 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in South Portland is about $84,563, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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