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Saco Maine: Fun Town USA User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I experienced an awesome time while living in Saco Maine. The city is in York County Maine. Saco Maine is a twin city of Biddeford and is near Portland. The town is known for its energetic Funtown Splashtown USA. The town has strong employment and housing prospects for those that ...Read More are looking to relocate. Education is average and the city has a local university. During my 10 years there, I have never had any concerns about safety. Housing is moderately priced, however, the price of living is on a rise.

Some of the best areas in Saco Maine surround Funtown Splashtown USA. It is a dynamic recreational space that offers roller coasters, water parks, playgrounds, and other adventurous thrills. There are plenty of things to do in nearby areas such as shopping and dining. Saco is also famous for its Ferry Beach State Park. This is an area where I could always enjoy a nice walk with amazing scenery. The weather is typical for Maine. The community offers a wealth of fun resources for the community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pepperell Park
      Pepperell Park
      Haley Park
      Front Street Park
      Jubilee Park
      Mechanics Park
      Shevenelle Park
      Canopy Park

      Entertainment

      York Institute Museum
      City Theatre
      Funtown Splashtown
      Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
      Biddeford Arena
      The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach
      Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Museum
      Palace Playland

      Food & Drink

      Amatoes
      Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
      KFC
      Dunkin'
      Krispy Kreme
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Saco? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Saco.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Saco? The cost of living in Saco is 117/100 - which is 14% higher than Maine.
      Saco
      117

      17% 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 Saco? Saco crime rates are 1,545, which are 26% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,545 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Saco? The median income in Saco is $71,755 which is 41% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $71,75530% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,84030% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Saco home prices? Saco home prices are $273,100 - which is 55% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $273,10048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18725% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Saco have good schools? The Saco graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Saco a good place to live? Saco has an overall rating of 85% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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