Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Tandem Bakery
Coffee Shop
Yordprom
Coffee Shop
Ohno Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee By Design (CBD)
Coffee Shop
Rwanda Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tony's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Market House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spartan Grill
Coffee Shop
HiFi Donuts
Coffee Shop
Arabica
Coffee Shop
Bard Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dobra Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
little woodfords
Coffee Shop
Cia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee By Design
Coffee Shop
Coffee by Design
Coffee Shop
Coveside Coffee
Coffee Shop
Experience Maine Market
Coffee Shop
Tandem Cafe and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Speckled Ax East
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hilltop Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rwanda Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Hadlock Field
Stadium
Neal Dow House
Museum
One Longfellow Square
Theatre Arts
Blue
Nightclub
PrintCraft
Art Gallery
Portland Fire Museum
Museum
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
International Cryptozoology Museum
Museum
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Museum
Portland Museum of Art
Museum
Portland Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Portland Stage Company
Theatre Arts
Victoria Mansion
Museum
Bayside Bowl
Bowling Alley
Port City Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Maine Historical Society
Museum
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Museum
Sun Tiki Studios
Nightclub
Grant Wahlquist Gallery
Art Gallery
Merrill Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Nickelodeon Cinemas
Cinema
Pearl Ultra Nightclub
Nightclub
Güven Gallery
Art Gallery
Portland Discovery Land and Sea Tours
Attraction
Mayo Street Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) A-
Vaughan Street Market
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wayside
Bar
Quinn's Bardega
Bar
LFK
Bar
American Legion Post 17
Bar
Ruski’s Tavern
Bar
Zephyr Ice
Sweets
Friends & Family
Bar
Mathew's
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Bier Cellar
Alcohol
Arcadia National Bar
Bar
Haven's Candies
Sweets
Pizza Joint
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Luna
Bar
Eighty8 Donuts
Fast Food
Citrus
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Grace
Bar
Bow Street Beverage
Alcohol
Three Dollar Deweys
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Good Medicine
Gym
Italian Heritage Center
Community Centre
Jewish Community Alliance
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Rêve Cycling Studio
Gym
Crossfit Beacon
Gym
Portland Power Yoga
Gym
The Root Cellar
Community Centre
Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization
Community Centre
Wayside Food Program
Community Centre
Redbank Community Center
Community Centre
The Point
Community Centre
Workout Anytime 24/7
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
APEX Racket and Fitness
Gym
Lifestyle Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Market
Grocery Store
Holy Donut
Bakery
Fresh Approach Market
Butcher
Sugar Giant
Bakery
Paul's Food Center
Grocery Store
Free Range Fish & Lobster
Seafood
Two Fat Cats
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Big Sky Bakery
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Standard Baking Co.
Bakery
Portland Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Big Sky Bread Company
Bakery
P.J. Merrill Seafood
Seafood
Veranda Asian Market
Grocery Store
Mainly Grains Baker
Bakery
BenReuben’s Knishery
Bakery
SoPo Seafood
Seafood
Hannaford
Grocery Store
The Cheese Shop of Portland
Cheese
Katie Made Bakery
Bakery
Parks (1) A+
Western Promenade
Park
Deering Oaks Ravine
Playground
McIntyre Park
Park
Reiche School Playground
Park
Reiche School Playground
Playground
Deering Street Park
Park
Deering Oaks Park
Park
Clark Street Park
Park
Dougherty Field
Park
Bedford Park
Park
Fessenden Park
Park
Tate-Tying TotLot
Playground
Harborview Park
Park
Pedro Field
Park
Burrow's Park
Park
Bayside Trail- Triangles At Work
Park
Winslow Park
Park
Back Cove Park
Park
Belmeade Park
Park
Portland Square Park
Park
Longfellow Park
Park
Bayside Playground
Playground
Waynflete Athletic Complex
Park
Tommy's Park
Park
Thomas Knight Park
Park
Shops (4) A+
Catholic Charities Thrift Store
Clothing
Union Station Plaza Shopping Center
Mall
Sonny's Variety
Discount Store
La Bodega Latina
Convenience Store
Gulf Express
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mellen Street Market
Convenience Store
Gorham Bike and Ski
Bicycle
Joe's
Convenience Store
The Green Hand Bookshop
Books
High and Tight
Hairdresser
Big Apple
Convenience Store
Little Ghost
Clothing
Port City Bikes
Bicycle
Reny's
Department Store
Dyer's Variety
Convenience Store
Motive Furniture & Gallery
Furniture
Green With Envy Salon
Beauty
South Street Linen
Clothing
Oasis Nails and Spa
Beauty
Longfellow Books
Books
allspeed
Bicycle
House of J Henry
Hairdresser
Portland Dry Goods
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Deering Center (A+)

2. Rosemont (A+)

3. Libbytown (A)

4. Ocean Avenue (B)

5. Nasons Corner (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Valley Street.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Congress St + Valley St
Bus Stop
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Bus Station
GREYHOUND- CONGRESS ST
Bus Stop
Congress St + Valley St
Bus Stop
Congress St + Bramhall St
Bus Stop
Congress St + Deering Ave
Bus Stop
Park Ave + Deering Ave
Bus Stop
Congress St + Frederic St
Bus Stop
Congress St + Frederic St
Bus Stop
CONGRESS ST + PARK ST
Bus Stop
HIGH & CONGRESS
Bus Stop
Stop 421
Bus Stop
Congress St + Forest Ave, Stop 1054
Bus Stop
39
Bus Stop
High Street & Spring Street, Stop 1076
Bus Stop
Portland
Transit Station
38
Bus Stop
Thompson's Point Rd + 100 Thompson's Point Rd
Bus Stop
York Street + State Street, Stop 1184
Bus Stop
BEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
Bus Stop
USM/Forest Avenue (SB)
Bus Stop
USM/Forest Avenue (NB)
Bus Stop
423
Bus Stop
MONUMENT SQUARE
Bus Stop
Congress St + Center St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Parkside (A+)

2. Valley Street (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Rosemont (A+)

5. Oakdale (A+)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in Valley Street is 138/100 - which is 35% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Stroudwater (B-)

2. Nasons Corner (C+)

3. Valley Street (C-)

4. East Deering (D+)

5. East Bayside-India Street (D)

crime F

Valley Street crime rates are 4,599 per 100k, which is 249% higher than Maine
Property Crime
4,018 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
581 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Rosemont (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. North Deering (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. West End (A+)

employment C-

The median income in Valley Street is $48,548 - which is 4% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$48,548 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Deering Center (A+)

2. Stroudwater (A+)

3. North Deering (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. East Deering (A)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Maine Medical Center
Hospital
Portland Fire Department - Bramhall Station
Fire Station
Maine Orthotics & Prosthetics
Doctor
Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
Hospital
Iris Network for the Blind
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Maine Eye Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Northern Light Mercy Physical Therapy
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department Central Fire Station
Ambulance Station
Endodontic Associates
Dentist
Brighton Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Portland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East End Family Medicine Center
Clinic
Portland Fire Department Marine Division
Ambulance Station
Portland Fire Department Marine Division
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department - Stevens Avenue Station
Fire Station
India Street Public Health Center
Clinic
South portland Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
South Portland Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. East Deering (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. Nasons Corner (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. Riverton (B+)

housing B

Valley Street home prices are $466,650 - which is 165% higher than Maine
Home Price
$466,650 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
58% A+
Home Affordability
9.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ocean Avenue (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. East Deering (A+)

4. North Deering (A+)

5. Nasons Corner (A+)

schools C-

The Valley Street graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) D-
King Middle School
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Waynflete School
Levey Day School
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
Greater Portland Christian School
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Holy Cross School
Longfellow School-Portland
Frank I Brown Elementary School
East End Community School
Ocean Avenue
Lincoln Middle School
Dyer Elementary School
Memorial Middle School
Dora L Small Elementary School
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
St Brigid School
Breakwater School
Presumpscot School
Aucocisco School
Fred P Hall School
Portland Arts & Technology H S
Friends School Of Portland
Riverton School
High Schools (0) D-
Waynflete School
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Portland High School
Greater Portland Christian School
Deering High School
Arthur R. Gould Sch--Lcydc
Cheverus High School
South Portland High School
The Maine Girls Academy
Aucocisco School
Maine Connections Academy
Casco Bay High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Parkside (A)

2. Rosemont (A)

3. Deering Center (A)

4. Ocean Avenue (B+)

5. Downtown (B)

ratings A+

Valley Street has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East End (A+)

2. West End (A+)

3. Rosemont (A+)

4. Deering Center (B+)

5. Stroudwater (B-)

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Valley Street, Portland, ME Area Guide

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Valley Street Area Facts

  • Valley Street has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Valley Street crime rates are 146% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Valley Street is 14% higher than the Portland average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valley Street? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Western Promenade
      Deering Oaks Ravine
      McIntyre Park
      Reiche School Playground
      Reiche School Playground
      Deering Street Park
      Deering Oaks Park
      Clark Street Park

      Entertainment

      Hadlock Field
      Neal Dow House
      One Longfellow Square
      Blue
      PrintCraft
      Portland Fire Museum
      State Theatre
      International Cryptozoology Museum

      Food & Drink

      Vaughan Street Market
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Wayside
      Quinn's Bardega
      LFK
      American Legion Post 17
      Ruski’s Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Valley Street? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Valley Street.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      19% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Valley Street? The cost of living in Valley Street is 138/100 - which is 35% higher than Maine.
      Valley Street
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      Portland
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Valley Street? Valley Street crime rates are 4,599, which are 249% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      4,599 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Valley Street? The median income in Valley Street is $48,548 which is 4% lower than Maine.
      Median household income
      $48,54812% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,16035% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Valley Street a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Brighton Medical Center
      Maine Medical Center
      Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
      Martin's Point Health Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Iris Network for the Blind
      Maine Eye Center
      Maine Orthotics & Prosthetics

      B Housing

      What are Valley Street home prices? Valley Street home prices are $466,650 - which is 165% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $466,650153% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06813% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      18%

      72% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Valley Street have good schools? The Valley Street graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Valley Street a good place to live? Valley Street has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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