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Introduction to Cumberland, Maine
Cumberland, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 10 miles N of Portland, Maine and 108 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Portland metro area, Cumberland is home to some 7,159 residents.
Cumberland History
Cumberland was originally a part of North Yarmouth. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1821. Ephraim Sturdivant named the town in the honor of the Duke of Cumberland. The town is home to the Cumberland Fair, which was first held in 1868 and is today one of the largest agricultural fairs in the state.
Cumberland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Cumberland
While in Cumberland, one can enjoy golf at the Great Chebeague Golf Club and the Val Halla Golf and Recreation Center. The town also offers easy access to the Maine Historical Society and Museum, the Portland Public Market and the Children's Museum of Maine. One can also view wildlife at the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park and the Maine Wildlife Park.
Cumberland Transportation
Portland International is the nearest major airport.
Cumberland Higher Education
The University of Southern Maine is nearby. One can also pursue higher education from Saint Joseph’s College, the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of New England-University Campus.
Cumberland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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