Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME is cheaper. The median home price in South Portland, ME is approximately $357,900 and in Westbrook, ME it is approximately $300,400 — a difference of $57,500.

Question 2

Is South Portland, ME or Westbrook, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME scores higher on safety. South Portland, ME has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Westbrook, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME is more walkable. South Portland, ME has a Walk Score of 18/100 and Westbrook, ME has a Walk Score of 25/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME has higher-rated schools. South Portland, ME has a school rating of 5.6/10 and Westbrook, ME has a rating of 5.9/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	South Portland, ME	Westbrook, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$358K	$300K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$82K ✓ Higher income	$81K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	18/100	25/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	2/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.6/10	5.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsCommuters to Portland downtownRetirees looking for a coastal lifestyle	familiesremote workerspet owners

South Portland, ME vs Westbrook, ME

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