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| What Portland is like for active adults |
Portland, Maine (population 64,000) has had a dramatic resurgence over the last 20 years. Always an important port and manufacturing center, Maine’s largest city is an ideal retirement community – in fact it is often mentioned as one of America’s most livable small cities. It combines New England history (founded in 1632), a vital downtown centered on the Old Port District, pristine beaches, and a friendly, small town feel. Having many successful years of redevelopment under its belt, this vital city also has many desirable suburbs that attract active adults 55 plus. Cape Elizabeth, for example, features the Portland Head Light and has many great neighborhoods along the ocean. There is an interesting variety of neighborhoods within Portland, many of which are named.
Portland has many attractions for active adults. The downtown is bustling with good restaurants and interesting stores. The Maine Mall is the largest enclosed mall in Maine. There is an ample stock of Victorian buildings. There is so much to see and do.
The retirement community housing choices are very good, ranging from private homes to condos. Some retirees live here for the summer, and then migrate to a warmer climate. Prices are a relative bargain compared to other parts of New England.
According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 611 homes offered for sale in mid 2007 was $264,900. There were 101 homes in the classified listings with a median price of $280,000. Portland is located in Cumberland County.
For a list of profiles of over 190 cities and towns go to retirement community reviews, or for more information on taxes and what it is like to retire in Maine. Here is our review of nearby Peterborough New Hampshire |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Lively downtown with broad streets and excellent shopping
• The Old Port
• A livable small city
• The 1873 Italianate Portland Custom House
• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
• Portland Head Light and Museum
• Maine College of Art
• Fabulous coast of Maine
• Back Cove designed by Frederick Law Olmstead |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Winters are long, cold, and dark |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Portland attracts a community of retirees who want to live in a small city in the un-crowded and beautiful state of Maine |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| The economy is driven by services (financial and healthcare) |
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| Physical environment |
| Portland is located on a peninsula beside Casco Bay on the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to the moderating presence of the water, Portland winters are several degrees warmer and summers cooler than just a few miles inland. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There is plenty to do thanks to the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Museum of Art, Children’s Museum of Maine, and the Center for Cultural Exchange |
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| Medical facilities |
| Maine Medical Center
Mercy Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Portland International Jetport. There is intercity bus service but no rail connections. |
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| Portland Active Communities |
| Facts about PORTLAND | | State | : ME | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 50,001-100,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
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