Question 1

Is Ellsworth, ME or South Portland, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Ellsworth, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in South Portland, ME it is approximately $357,900 — a difference of $144,700.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or South Portland, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

South Portland, ME is more walkable. Ellsworth, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and South Portland, ME has a Walk Score of 18/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Ellsworth, ME or South Portland, ME?

Accepted Answer

South Portland, ME has higher-rated schools. Ellsworth, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and South Portland, ME has a rating of 5.6/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Ellsworth, ME or South Portland, ME?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Ellsworth, ME	South Portland, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$213K ✓ Lower price	$358K
Median Rent	$931 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$65K	$82K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	18/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	2/100
Bike Score	N/A	2/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	4.7/10	5.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	Families with kidsCommuters to Portland downtownRetirees looking for a coastal lifestyle

Ellsworth, ME vs South Portland, ME

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