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Maine state guide
Compare large Maine cities by 2025 Census population, young-grad fit, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, commute, and safety-check notes. The current Maine subset includes 10 Northeast city pages with a combined 2025 population estimate of 300,684.
State signal
Auburn, Maine has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Maine subset at +5.70% since the 2020 estimates base. For recent grads, also compare fit score, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, safety checks, and commute mode before signing a lease.
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| City | Catalog | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | 2025 population | City unemployment | Growth | Jobs | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, Maine | State starter | 72/100 | $1,577 | $79,540 | 69,911 | 4.2% | +2.20% | strong | rent stretched |
| Lewiston, Maine | Maine coverage | 70/100 | $986 | $55,393 | 38,866 | 4.8% | +4.68% | strong | rent watch |
| Bangor, Maine | Maine coverage | 73/100 | $1,055 | $59,942 | 32,518 | 4.1% | +2.42% | strong | rent watch |
| South Portland, Maine | Maine coverage | 72/100 | $1,812 | $86,838 | 27,007 | 2.6% | +1.92% | strong | rent stretched |
| Auburn, Maine | Maine coverage | 71/100 | $1,041 | $66,647 | 25,441 | 7.0% | +5.70% | strong | rent watch |
| Sanford, Maine | Maine coverage | 68/100 | $1,152 | $72,524 | 22,663 | 3.7% | +3.19% | strong | rent watch |
| Biddeford, Maine | Maine coverage | 67/100 | $1,292 | $72,333 | 22,399 | 3.1% | -0.73% | strong | rent watch |
| Westbrook, Maine | Maine coverage | 77/100 | $1,392 | $85,038 | 21,565 | 2.2% | +5.67% | strong | rent watch |
| Saco, Maine | Maine coverage | 76/100 | $1,249 | $92,241 | 21,159 | 2.1% | +3.82% | strong | rent-friendly |
| Augusta, Maine | Maine coverage | 67/100 | $919 | $47,979 | 19,155 | 5.7% | +1.28% | strong | rent watch |