Maine moving guide

Where should I move in Maine?

We ranked 9 Maine cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 9.

1. 1

   Saco

   Home $370,300 · Rent $1,268 · Income $84,328 · Unemployment 1.7%
   72/100
2. 2

   Westbrook

   Home $341,800 · Rent $1,373 · Income $85,868 · Unemployment 2.4%
   69/100
3. 3

   South Portland

   Home $405,800 · Rent $1,648 · Income $84,563 · Unemployment 2.8%
   56/100
4. 4

   Sanford

   Home $257,200 · Rent $1,158 · Income $70,570 · Unemployment 3.3%
   50/100
5. 5

   Auburn

   Home $254,600 · Rent $983 · Income $66,552 · Unemployment 5.8%
   47/100
6. 6

   Bangor

   Home $206,300 · Rent $1,019 · Income $58,096 · Unemployment 4.2%
   47/100
7. 7

   Lewiston

   Home $214,200 · Rent $954 · Income $56,558 · Unemployment 4.9%
   41/100
8. 8

   Portland

   Home $452,600 · Rent $1,487 · Income $76,174 · Unemployment 4.4%
   38/100
9. 9

   Biddeford

   Home $349,300 · Rent $1,187 · Income $69,794 · Unemployment 3.1%
   31/100

Statewide, Maine recorded 1,057 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #48 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Maine to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.