Scarborough, Maine · ZIP 04074

Scarborough — ZIP 04074

Scarborough (04074) scores 79/100 — Good for Maine. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $706K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index94/100

Avg math proficiency92%

Avg reading proficiency91%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100

Typical home value$706K

Median rent$2,694/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$706K

Median Rent

$2,694/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,090

Violent Crime

308

Property Crime

2,782

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cumberland County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Wentworth School	03–05	664	93%	95%
Scarborough High School	09–12	903	92%	87%
Scarborough Middle School	06–08	663	90%	91%
Eight Corners Elementary School	KG–02	241	Not reported	Not reported
Blue Point School	PK–02	214	Not reported	Not reported
Pleasant Hill School	KG–02	180	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,527

Median Income

$135K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

48.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04074 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 04074 has a school score of 94/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04074 is approximately $706K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 04074 in Scarborough has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.