North Port, FL 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.
North Port
73.8
#675 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 7). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.9 min). North Port leads in median household income ($78,815 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Port, FL | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#675) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 88,934 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,116 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $78,815 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.2 | D+36.3 |
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73.8 Score
North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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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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