Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Saint Joe's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Port City Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Big 20 Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Scarborough Museum
Museum
Elks Club
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Oak Hill Beverage
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Holy Donut
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Len Libby Candy Shop
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Island Dog Brewing
Bar
Port City Nutrition
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sea Dog Brewing Company
Bar
Elevation Burger
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bayley's Ice Cream
Sweets
Amato's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Great American Bagel
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Lifestyle Fitness Center
Gym
The Point
Community Centre
Redbank Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
APEX Racket and Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Hannaford Brothers
Grocery Store
The Cheese Iron
Cheese
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
The Holy Donut
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Mr. Bagel
Bakery
Higgins Beach Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Seafood
Mainly Grains Baker
Bakery
Bailey's Lobster Pound
Seafood
Parks (7) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wilkinson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wainwright Recreation Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (3) F
Classic Eyewear
Optician
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Coast Guard Exchange
Clothing
Sopo Mart-Convenience Store
Convenience Store
U.S. Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Lamey Wellehan
Shoes
Condo Furniture Endicott Home
Furniture
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
PetQuarters
Pets
Christmas Tree Shop
Interior Decoration
The Shops at Clark's Pond
Mall
Marshalls
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Forever 21
Clothing
Jared
Fashion
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T & C Nails
Beauty
Newbury Comics
Books
The Maine Mall
Mall
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Scarborough.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
OAK HILL
Bus Stop
100 CAMPUS DR. (MMC)
Bus Stop
25 Spring St.
Bus Stop
55 Spring St.
Bus Stop
Gallery BLVD. + Lowes 1068
Bus Stop
Gallery Blvd. + Gallery Rd. Walmart 1069
Bus Stop
Spring St. + Payne Rd 1159
Bus Stop
MAINE MALL (JC PENNEY)
Bus Stop
Maine Mall Hannaford
Bus Stop
Target I/B
Bus Stop
Target O/B
Bus Stop
Runninghill + Target 1144
Bus Stop
Running Hill Rd + Fairchild 1143
Bus Stop
Running Hill Rd + Sable Oaks DR. 1145
Bus Stop
DUNSTAN CORNER
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Scarborough is 120/100 - which is 17% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime A+

Scarborough crime rates are 1,654 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Maine
Property Crime
1,589 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in Scarborough is $66,804 - which is 31% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$66,804 C
Unemployment Rate
0.5% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Doctor
Orthodontic Associates
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Scarborough Dental Associates
Dentist
MaineHealth Cardiology
Doctor
Scarborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Scarborough Police Department
Police
MaineHealth Maine Medical Partners
Doctor
MaineHealth Surgery Center
Hospital
Scarborough Fire Department Pleasant Hill Station
Ambulance Station
Scarborough Fire Department Pleasant Hill Station
Fire Station
South Portland Fire Department Engine 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Portland Fire Department Western Avenue
Fire Station
South Portland Fire Department Cash Corner
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Black Point Station
Ambulance Station
Black Point Station
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Portland Fire Department Air Rescue Station
Ambulance Station
Portland Fire Department Air Rescue Station
Fire Station
Portland Smiles
Dentist
Scarborough Fire Department Dunstan Station
Ambulance Station
Scarborough Fire Department Dunstan Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B+

Scarborough home prices are $288,100 - which is 64% higher than Maine
Home Price
$288,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools B+

The Scarborough graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (5) F
Wentworth School
Scarborough Middle School
Eight Corners Elementary School
Pleasant Hill School
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Memorial Middle School
Greater Portland Christian School
Dyer Elementary School
Blue Point School
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Scarborough High School
Maine Connections Academy
Arthur R. Gould Sch--Lcydc
Greater Portland Christian School
South Portland High School
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ratings A+

Scarborough has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Scarborough Area Facts

  • Scarborough has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Scarborough crime rates are 26% higher than the Maine average
  • Cost of living in Scarborough is 17% higher than the Maine average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Scarborough? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Big 20 Bowling Center
      Scarborough Museum
      Elks Club

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Oak Hill Beverage
      McDonald's
      The Holy Donut
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Len Libby Candy Shop

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Scarborough? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Scarborough.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Scarborough? The cost of living in Scarborough is 120/100 - which is 17% higher than Maine.
      Scarborough
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Scarborough? Scarborough crime rates are 1,654, which are 26% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,654 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Scarborough? The median income in Scarborough is $66,804 which is 31% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $66,80421% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,65113% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      90% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Scarborough a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MaineHealth Surgery Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      MaineHealth Maine Medical Partners
      MaineHealth Cardiology

      B+ Housing

      What are Scarborough home prices? Scarborough home prices are $288,100 - which is 64% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $288,10056% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27334% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Scarborough have good schools? The Scarborough graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Scarborough a good place to live? Scarborough has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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