Discover Why This Portland Suburb is Maine’s Top Place to Live

A small coastal town just south of Portland is receiving heavy accolades from a popular website.

A list has been published by the experts at Stacker. The site used housing data, education, cost of living, and other factors to determine the best town to live in for every state. The choice for Maine was Cape Elizabeth.

Tucked between South Portland and Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth is a small coastal community with a rich history. While it’s easy to be swept away by the fantastic mansions and beautiful developments, Cape Elizabeth is much more than that.

The town is blue-collar at its core, with a wonderful legacy. This includes several major farms that continue to thrive, especially during strawberry season. Some of these farms can also be found at various local farmers' markets throughout the area.

Obviously, being a coastal town, Cape Elizabeth has a rich fishing history. While not as prevalent as it once was, there are still plenty of fishing families in the town that have been there for generations.

As the years went by, Cape Elizabeth, like many of Portland’s neighbors, became a suburban town. However, it has managed to retain that small-town feel. The town's highlights are its natural wonders and coastal gems, not town squares or chain stores.

Portland Head Light, Two Lights, Kettle Cove, and Crescent Beach State Park are some of the most popular and beautiful spots in southern Maine, and they can all be found in Cape Elizabeth. The town is also home to one of the best school systems in the entire state, making it even more desirable.

Cape Elizabeth truly is a wonderful town, so it's not surprising to see it as Maine's number one choice on the Stacker list.

However, good luck trying to find somewhere to live. The housing market is always scarce due to high demand. And even if you do find a house, good luck trying to afford it. Cape Elizabeth is the 7th most expensive community in Maine to live in, with a typical home value of over $630,000.

Hey, if you can manage it, you know it will be worth every penny.