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Scarborough, ME


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Scarborough, Maine

Introduction to Scarborough, Maine

Scarborough, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 6 miles SW of Portland, Maine and 92 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and that it shares the Portland metropolitan area with. Scarborough contains a population of approximately 16,970.

Scarborough History

The area now known as the town of Scarborough was once occupied by the Abenaki Indians. At that time, it was known as Owascoag, which means "a place of much grass." The land was granted to Captain Thomas Cammock by the Plymouth Council for New England in 1631. It was incorporated as Scarborough on July 14, 1658. The town was named after the city of Scarborough in Yorkshire, England.

Scarborough and nearby Attractions

  • Scarborough Marsh Nature Center
  • Higgins Beach
  • Scarborough Beach State Park
  • Oakhill Plaza Shopping Center
  • Scarborough Historical Society Museum
  • Two Lights State Park

Things To Do In Scarborough

The Scarborough Beach State Park is a popular tourist attraction. One can also visit Higgins Beach, Crescent Beach State Park and the Crescent Beach State Park. One can observe a number of wildlife and birds at the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center. The Oakhill Plaza Shopping Center is a great place to hang around with family and friends.

Scarborough Transportation

Portland International Airport is nearby.

Scarborough Higher Education

The University of Southern Maine, Saint Josephs College and the University of New England-University Campus are some of the nearest universities and colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyScarborough Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyScarborough Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyScarborough Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyScarborough People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyScarborough College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyScarborough Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Scarborough Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Scarborough Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Scarborough, ME

Comparing Scarborough 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 Population85
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women710
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime87

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