Clemmons, NC vs Portland, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clemmons
70.3
#1111 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 12). Clemmons leads in cost of living index (106 vs 118). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clemmons, NC | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1111) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 22,159 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,183 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $75,667 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | D+36.3 |
C-
70.3 Score
Clemmons, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,183
Population
22,159
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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