Here's what it costs to live in Portland, Maine, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, while the typical home is valued around $489,600. Households earn a median of $79,540 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,540
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,577
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$489,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,469
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,658
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,130
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,591
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
68,854
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.0
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.0%
What is the cost of living index for Portland?
The cost of living index for Portland is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Portland?
The median gross rent in Portland is $1,577 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Portland?
The median household income in Portland is $79,540 per year.
What is the median home value in Portland?
The median home value in Portland is $489,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Portland?
Air quality data for Portland is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Portland?
Tax data for Maine is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
