Sherwood, OR vs South Portland, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.6). Sherwood leads in median household income ($109,770 vs $82,489). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sherwood, OR | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1014) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 19,957 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,598 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $109,770 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+36.3 |
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71.2 Score
Sherwood, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$629,598
Population
19,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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