South Portland, Maine · ZIP 04106

South Portland — ZIP 04106

South Portland (04106) scores 65/100 — Fair for Maine. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $541K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100

Avg math proficiency80%

Avg reading proficiency83%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$541K

Median rent$2,533/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

$541K

Median Rent

$2,533/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Maine Connections Academy	07–12	504	92%	90%
South Portland High School	09–12	928	82%	67%
Frank I Brown Elementary School	KG–04	213	82%	87%
Dyer Elementary School	PK–04	194	82%	82%
Dora L Small Elementary School	KG–04	193	82%	92%
James Otis Kaler Elementary School	PK–04	179	72%	82%
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School	KG–04	302	67%	82%
South Portland Middle School	05–08	807	Not reported	Not reported
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC	07–12	16	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

26,966

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04106 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 04106 has a school score of 88/100. 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 04106 is approximately $541K. 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 04106 in South Portland has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. 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.