Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

South Portland, ME is cheaper. The median home price in South Portland, ME is approximately $357,900 and in Yarmouth, ME it is approximately $539,100 — a difference of $181,200.

Question 2

Is South Portland, ME or Yarmouth, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

South Portland, ME is more walkable. South Portland, ME has a Walk Score of 18/100 and Yarmouth, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

South Portland, ME has higher-rated schools. South Portland, ME has a school rating of 5.6/10 and Yarmouth, ME has a rating of 4.5/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	South Portland, ME	Yarmouth, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$358K ✓ Lower price	$539K
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$82K	$108K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	18/100 ✓ More walkable	13/100
Transit Score	2/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.6/10 ✓ Better schools	4.5/10
Best for	Families with kidsCommuters to Portland downtownRetirees looking for a coastal lifestyle	suburban families looking for a quiet coastal environmentremote workers who can manage high costsseniors seeking a peaceful setting

South Portland, ME vs Yarmouth, ME

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