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Maine rankings

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Portland (68,854 residents)Lewiston (38,324 residents)Bangor (31,938 residents)South Portland (26,930 residents)Auburn (24,602 residents)Biddeford (22,498 residents)Sanford (22,247 residents)Saco (20,819 residents)Westbrook (20,775 residents)Augusta (19,077 residents)Brunswick (17,652 residents)Waterville (17,077 residents)Orono (11,151 residents)Brewer (9,652 residents)Old Orchard Beach (9,244 residents)Bath (8,815 residents)Presque Isle (8,736 residents)Ellsworth (8,657 residents)Gorham (7,593 residents)Old Town (7,470 residents)Caribou (7,382 residents)Topsham (7,271 residents)Rockland (7,035 residents)Belfast (6,986 residents)Skowhegan (6,662 residents)Yarmouth (6,289 residents)Kennebunk (6,221 residents)Gardiner (6,088 residents)Winslow (5,873 residents)Oak Hill (5,631 residents)North Windham (5,417 residents)Hampden (5,161 residents)Kittery (5,110 residents)Houlton (5,082 residents)Farmington (4,705 residents)Lisbon Falls (4,267 residents)York Harbor (4,240 residents)South Eliot (4,203 residents)Rumford (4,067 residents)Millinocket (3,779 residents)
Map of Maine: the 40 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in Maine

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in Maine

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in Maine

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in Maine

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in Maine

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in Maine

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in Maine

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in Maine

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in Maine

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in Maine

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best Maine metro areas for home health and personal care aides

Pay and jobs by metro area.

Best Maine metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best Maine metro areas for fast food and counter workers

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Best Maine metro areas for registered nurses

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Best Maine metro areas for general and operations managers

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Best Maine metro areas for cashiers

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Best Maine metro areas for stockers and order fillers

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Best Maine metro areas for office clerks, general

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Best Maine metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best Maine metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best Maine metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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Best Maine metro areas for teaching assistants, except postsecondary

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Best Maine metro areas for nursing assistants

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Best Maine metro areas for customer service representatives

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Best Maine metro areas for elementary school teachers, except special education

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