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Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Introduction to Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 7 miles SE of Portland, Maine and 94 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Portland metro area, Cape Elizabeth is home to some 9,068 residents.

Cape Elizabeth History

Cape Elizabeth was explored in 1615 by John Smith. King Charles I named the town after Elizabeth of Bohemia, his sister and the eldest daughter of King James I. The area was first settled in by Europeans in the 1630s. Cape Elizabeth was incorporated as a town on November 1, 1765. Prior to incorporation, the town was a part of present-day Portland.

Cape Elizabeth and nearby Attractions

  • Crescent Beach State Park
  • Fort Williams Park Museum at Portland Head Light
  • Two Lights State Park
  • Portland Public Market
  • Ferry Beach State Park
  • Cliff House Beach

Things To Do In Cape Elizabeth

While at Cape Elizabeth, one can visit the Crescent Beach State Park and the Two Lights State Park. The Crescent Beach and the Cliff House Beach offers a number of recreational facilities. One can enjoy shopping at the Pond Cove Shopping Center. Tourists can also visit the Children's Museum of Maine, the Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach and Higgins Beach.

Cape Elizabeth Transportation

Portland International Airport is nearby.

Cape Elizabeth Higher Education

Thw University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of New England-University Campus are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Cape Elizabeth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCape Elizabeth College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCape Elizabeth Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCape Elizabeth Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCape Elizabeth Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCape Elizabeth People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCape Elizabeth Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCape Elizabeth Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cape Elizabeth Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cape Elizabeth Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cape Elizabeth Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cape Elizabeth, ME

Comparing Cape Elizabeth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime109
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Historic Cape Elizabeth

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Portland harbor from Cape Cottage between 1900 and 1915

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Portland harbor from Cape Cottage between 1900 and 1915

Portland Head Light and Cushing's Island between 1900 and 1906

Casino and grounds (Cape Cottage) c1904.

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