What are the Best neighborhoods in Maine?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Cumberland Center, Peaks Island, North Deering, Cushing Island, Stroudwater. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
State Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Maine
Eligible neighborhoods: 23 | Top neighborhood: East Boothbay
| Neighborhood | City | County | State Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Boothbay | Boothbay | Lincoln County | #13 of 23 | 48.4 | 45.1 |
| Cumberland Center | Cumberland | Cumberland County | #1 of 23 | 75.8 | 96.3 |
| West Newfield | Newfield | York County | #15 of 23 | 47.7 | 43.5 |
| Peaks Island | Portland | Cumberland County | #2 of 23 | 62.4 | 78.3 |
| North Deering | Portland | Cumberland County | #3 of 23 | 61.6 | 76.7 |
| Cushing Island | Portland | Cumberland County | #4 of 23 | 60.2 | 73.5 |
| Stroudwater | Portland | Cumberland County | #5 of 23 | 59.8 | 72.5 |
| East Deering | Portland | Cumberland County | #6 of 23 | 58.6 | 70.0 |
| Ocean Avenue | Portland | Cumberland County | #7 of 23 | 57.5 | 67.5 |
| West End | Portland | Cumberland County | #8 of 23 | 55.8 | 63.6 |
| Oakdale | Portland | Cumberland County | #9 of 23 | 55.8 | 63.5 |
| Deering Center | Portland | Cumberland County | #10 of 23 | 55.5 | 62.9 |
| Libbytown | Portland | Cumberland County | #11 of 23 | 52.6 | 55.6 |
| Parkside | Portland | Cumberland County | #12 of 23 | 49.6 | 48.2 |
| Great Diamond Island | Portland | Cumberland County | #14 of 23 | 47.8 | 43.8 |
| East End | Portland | Cumberland County | #16 of 23 | 47.3 | 42.6 |
| Riverton | Portland | Cumberland County | #17 of 23 | 45.4 | 38.2 |
| Nasons Corner | Portland | Cumberland County | #18 of 23 | 44.9 | 37.0 |
| Rosemont | Portland | Cumberland County | #19 of 23 | 41.8 | 30.2 |
| East Bayside-India Street | Portland | Cumberland County | #20 of 23 | 41.3 | 29.2 |
| Valley Street | Portland | Cumberland County | #21 of 23 | 37.6 | 21.9 |
| Downtown | Portland | Cumberland County | #22 of 23 | 37.0 | 20.7 |
| West Bayside | Portland | Cumberland County | #23 of 23 | 21.8 | 3.0 |
Cities in ME
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in ME
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in ME?
Cumberland Center is currently #1 of 23 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 75.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in ME?
23 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for ME.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in ME?
Cumberland Center has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 73.8.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in ME?
West Newfield has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 4.5%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in ME?
Cumberland Center currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 89.8.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in ME?
Cumberland Center has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $163,378.
How are neighborhood rankings in ME calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Maine Top 10
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Maine
#1
Cumberland Center
Cumberland, Maine
#2
Peaks Island
Portland, Maine
#3
North Deering
Portland, Maine
#4
Cushing Island
Portland, Maine
#5
Stroudwater
Portland, Maine
#6
East Deering
Portland, Maine
#7
Ocean Avenue
Portland, Maine
#8
West End
Portland, Maine
#9
Oakdale
Portland, Maine
#10
Deering Center
Portland, Maine
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