How many bedrooms do homes in South Portland, ME have?
In South Portland, ME, 16.0% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 46.9% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 37.0% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 16.0%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 46.9% (±3.4 points)
- Most common
- 2 bedrooms
Homes in South Portland by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% (±2.5 points) | 13.2% | 11.7% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% (±2.5 points) | 28.1% | 29.1% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% (±2.6 points) | 36.6% | 38.9% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.6% | 14.0% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
In South Portland, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Cumberland County (56.0%).
It is also lower than in Maine (56.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near South Portland
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | — | 46.9% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Oak Hill | 3.7 mi | 51.3% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scarborough | 4.8 mi | 65.2% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Portland | 5.0 mi | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Cape Elizabeth | 6.1 mi | 79.9% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Westbrook | 6.2 mi | 46.0% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.5 mi | 55.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 6.6 mi | 65.0% (±17.3 points) | Higher |
| Long Island | 7.3 mi | 79.7% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Portland, ME (38.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scarborough, ME (65.2%), Cape Elizabeth, ME (79.9%), Dunstan, ME (65.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gray | 58.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Harrison | 57.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 21 | Brunswick | 57.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 22 | Naples | 56.2% (±8.9 points) |
| 23 | Baldwin | 54.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 24 | Sebago | 54.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 25 | South Portland | 46.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 26 | Westbrook | 46.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 27 | Portland | 38.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 28 | Frye Island | 37.4% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Portland
What is the most common home size in South Portland?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 37.0% of homes in South Portland, ME.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in South Portland?
16.0% of homes in South Portland have one bedroom or none.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM
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