Best Cities for Families in Maine (2026)

Portland is the #1 ranked city in Maine with 92.60 (family score). This ranking includes 82 Maine cities with available data.

#1
Portland
92.60
Pop. 68,505
#2
Biddeford
78.20
Pop. 22,463
#3
Old Orchard Beach
75.70
Pop. 9,150
#4
Westbrook
75.70
Pop. 20,484
#5
Wiscasset
74.90
Pop. 1,273
#6
Falmouth
72.00
Pop. 1,447
#7
Bangor
71.60
Pop. 31,663
#8
Kittery
70.40
Pop. 5,284
#9
Augusta
70.00
Pop. 18,999
#10
Rockland
70.00
Pop. 6,991
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All 82 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Portland68,50592.60
2Biddeford22,46378.20
3Old Orchard Beach9,15075.70
4Westbrook20,48475.70
5Wiscasset1,27374.90
6Falmouth1,44772.00
7Bangor31,66371.60
8Kittery5,28470.40
9Augusta18,99970.00
10Rockland6,99170.00
11Auburn24,29470.00
12Berwick2,08568.30
13Damariscotta1,17266.30
14South Portland26,78065.80
15Ellsworth8,55065.40
16Freeport1,54465.40
17Orono10,69964.20
18Farmington4,87964.20
19Lewiston37,88663.80
20Sanford22,09563.80
21North Berwick1,81163.80
22Waterville16,70463.00
23Livermore Falls1,25060.90
24Gardiner6,04760.50
25Waldoboro1,48760.10
26Searsport1,26459.70
27Bucksport3,14059.30
28Camden3,66559.30
29Machias1,39558.40
30Rumford4,01758.40
31Yarmouth6,29357.60
32Saco20,63656.80
33Kennebunkport1,45056.40
34Brunswick16,92855.60
35Bath8,80155.60
36Presque Isle8,73655.10
37Kennebunk6,00854.70
38Bar Harbor2,31153.90
39Van Buren1,61453.50
40Winthrop2,66652.70
41Newport1,46951.40
42Skowhegan6,63850.60
43Winslow5,70149.80
44Mechanic Falls2,30049.80
45Brewer9,65449.00
46Wilton1,82248.10
47Dixfield1,77047.30
48Dexter1,84047.30
49Fairfield2,43247.30
50Bridgton1,66646.90
51Old Town7,43945.30
52Hallowell2,57044.90
53Topsham6,96244.40
54Houlton4,95842.80
55Caribou7,42741.20
56Thomaston2,02140.30
57Gorham7,36539.10
58Fort Fairfield1,63238.70
59Clinton1,04338.70
60Mexico2,02638.70
61Fort Kent2,45338.70
62Madison2,55237.40
63Lisbon3,45337.00
64South Berwick3,44136.20
65Lincoln2,57635.80
66Oxford1,13535.80
67Millinocket4,11133.30
68Belfast6,98533.30
69Hampden4,93732.90
70Calais3,08732.50
71Veazie1,86631.70
72Madawaska2,96028.80
73Fryeburg1,66528.00
74Richmond1,94627.20
75East Millinocket1,54526.30
76Milo1,44522.60
77Oakland2,71422.60
78Pittsfield3,07822.20
79Norway3,14520.60
80Eastport1,23016.50
81Dover-Foxcroft2,75812.30
82Limestone1,1207.80

Methodology

Cities in Maine are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in maine?
Portland ranks #1 with 92.60 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in maine?
1. Portland (92.60), 2. Biddeford (78.20), 3. Old Orchard Beach (75.70), 4. Westbrook (75.70), 5. Wiscasset (74.90)
How many cities in Maine are ranked?
This ranking includes 82 cities in Maine with available data.

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