Portland ME Real Estate

The seventh largest city in the state of Maine with an estimated population of about 62,875 according to the 2007 census, Portland is also considered as the state’s cultural, social and economical hub. It is also a popular tourist destination attracting visitors to its historic Old Port district and the Portland Harbor. The historic lighthouse, Portland Head Light Station is located in Cape Elizabeth. Construction of this light house began in 1787 and was completed in 1791. It marks the entrance to the harbor. Portland’s motto, ResurgIam, in Latin, meaning "I will rise again" refers to the city’s recoveries from four destructive fires one of which, The Great Fire of July 4, 1866 was ignited during the Independence Day celebration. The fire destroyed the commercial building, churches and hundreds of homes leaving over 10,000 people homeless.

The city of Portland is spread across 52.6 square miles of area. It boarders South Portland, Westbrook and Falmouth. Being a coastal region it has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold, oftentimes severe cold winters. The temperature in the area varies between 21.7 °F in January to 68.7 °F in July. Portland gets ample amount of rain each year with average precipitation of about 45.8 inches.

Portland is the metropolitan hub of the state’s south coast region. It is a developing and a lively city integrating its historic character into the modern day urban environment. As you stroll down the waterfront of the cobblestone streets of the Old Port section of the city, you will notice that the city’s historic architecture perfectly and elegantly blends in with the new. This friendly easygoing city has been ranked as one of the safest and culturally most fascinating cities in the United States. It was also ranked among the top cities in the country for doing business. The city offers a great quality of life with affordable homes, good schools and healthcare facilities. Portland has a great lineup of recreational and entertainment options along with its beautiful scenery and great culture, all of which attract over 3 million visitors each year. It is undoubtedly a great place to live, work and do business.