Buying Property in Portland as a Foreigner
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Portland aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Portland, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts DistrictHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 38 | 24 | 51 |
| Back CoveHood | $534,841 | 6.0% | 60 | 26 | 51 |
| BaysideHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 53 | 24 | 51 |
| Brighton CornerHood | $599,822 | 4.8% | 61 | 24 | 51 |
| Cushing IslandHood | $1,639,175 | — | 68 | 3 | 51 |
| Deering CenterHood | $534,841 | 6.0% | 50 | 26 | 51 |
| East BaysideHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 53 | 24 | 51 |
| East DeeringHood | $534,841 | 6.0% | 64 | 26 | 51 |
| Munjoy HillHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 50 | 24 | 51 |
| North CushingHood | $1,639,175 | — | 68 | 3 | 51 |
| North DeeringHood | $534,841 | 6.0% | 68 | 26 | 51 |
| OakdaleHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 64 | 24 | 51 |
| Old PortHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 69 | 24 | 51 |
| ParksideHood | $724,785 | 3.9% | 42 | 24 | 51 |
| RivertonHood | $534,841 | 6.0% | 55 | 26 | 51 |
| Sagamore VillageHood | $599,822 | 4.8% | 73 | 24 | 51 |
| StroudwaterHood | $599,822 | 4.8% | 71 | 24 | 51 |
| West EndHood | $599,822 | 4.8% | 38 | 24 | 51 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.4 | 1.0 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 12.3 | 1.0 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 13.3 | 1.1 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 12.5 |
Federal & Maine tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 1.1 |
| +0.6% |
| 2020 | 12.7 | 1.1 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 13.6 | 1.2 | — |
