Home Care in Portland, Maine

Located within Cumberland County, Portland is a medium-sized city in Maine. It is included in the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. With 65,261 people living within the city itself and 431,997 in the encompassing metro area, it is the largest city in Maine. The 55-and-over community represents about 24% of the overall population.

Portland has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $29,000. The mean household income is $46,000 versus an average of $47,000 for the state of Maine. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.15% and the mean housing price is $178,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $253,500.

Portland has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets large amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities, Portland has moderate air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.