Mint Hill, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 10). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.1 min). Mint Hill leads in median household income ($92,102 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 27,815 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
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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