Portland, ME
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 65,979 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Portland is Maine's largest city and the business center of northern New England. The town features a working waterfront that's rare in a modern urban center, with sophisticated trade-related services alongside an active fishing industry. Portland also benefits from a vibrant tourist industry because of the nearby mountain and coastal attractions. The city itself lies on a peninsula in Casco Bay and has a population of 65,979. It's Maine, so winters can get cold, and the ocean keeps average high temperatures in the low 20s in January. Summers are delightful, with highs in the upper 70s.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 11 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 26.2% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 56 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 11 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 14 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 92 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $47,797 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $35,944 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $27,601 |
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