How long do people stay in their homes in South Portland, ME?
25.9% (±3.5 points) of households in South Portland, ME moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 25.9% (±3.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.6%
When households in South Portland moved in
| Moved in | South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.2% (±3.1 points) | 19.2% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 38.2% (±3.8 points) | 41.0% | 38.5% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.4% (±3.0 points) | 16.8% | 17.9% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.1% (±2.0 points) | 9.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 8.5% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In South Portland, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Cumberland County (23.3%).
It is also higher than in Maine (20.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near South Portland
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | — | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Oak Hill | 3.7 mi | 26.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scarborough | 4.8 mi | 19.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Portland | 5.0 mi | 32.0% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
| Cape Elizabeth | 6.1 mi | 17.0% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Westbrook | 6.2 mi | 26.9% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.5 mi | 18.0% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 6.6 mi | 21.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island | 7.3 mi | 8.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scarborough, ME (19.6%), Cape Elizabeth, ME (17.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portland, ME (32.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 32.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 | Bridgton | 30.9% (±8.5 points) |
| 3 | Brunswick | 27.3% (±3.6 points) |
| 4 | Westbrook | 26.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 5 | South Portland | 25.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 6 | Freeport | 23.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 7 | Falmouth | 23.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 8 | Chebeague Island | 22.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 9 | Naples | 19.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Scarborough | 19.6% (±2.9 points) |
| 11 | Yarmouth | 19.3% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 11 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
How often do people move in South Portland?
25.9% of households in South Portland, ME moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does South Portland have?
17.6% of households in South Portland have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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