Question 1

Is Old Town, ME or Saco, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Old Town, ME is approximately $165,200 and in Saco, ME it is approximately $345,200 — a difference of $180,000.

Question 2

Is Old Town, ME or Saco, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME scores higher on safety. Old Town, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Saco, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Old Town, ME or Saco, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is more walkable. Old Town, ME has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Saco, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Old Town, ME or Saco, ME?

Accepted Answer

Saco, ME has higher-rated schools. Old Town, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Saco, ME has a rating of 5.4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Old Town, ME or Saco, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Old Town, ME	Saco, ME
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$165K ✓ Lower price	$345K
Median Rent	$888 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$47K	$81K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	45 min	45 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	4.7/10	5.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families seeking a safe, small‑town school environmentRetirees who don’t need a car for daily errandsFirst‑time home buyers on a budget	Families looking for suburban feelFirst‑time homebuyers with moderate budgetsRemote workers who value quiet

Old Town, ME vs Saco, ME

Bottom line