Livability Score

82
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Elements
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
York Institute Museum
Museum
City Theatre
Theatre Arts
Funtown Splashtown
Theme Park
Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
Cinema
Biddeford Arena
Attraction
The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach
Stadium
Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Museum
Museum
Palace Playland
Theme Park
The Saco Drive-In
Cinema
Aquaboggan Water Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (13) F
Amatoes
Fast Food
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
TJ's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Red Baron Chicken
Fast Food
Saco Ice Cream
Sweets
The Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe
Sweets
Hungry Bear
Fast Food
Parthenon Café
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Whaler
Bar
Last Call Sports Bar
Bar
Rinaldi's Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Saco Community Center
Community Centre
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
j Richard Martin Community Center
Community Centre
Agnes L. Park Recreation Building
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shop N' Save
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Pepperell Park
Park
Pepperell Park
Park
Haley Park
Park
Front Street Park
Park
Jubilee Park
Park
Mechanics Park
Park
Shevenelle Park
Park
Canopy Park
Park
Diamond Riverside Park
Park
Williams Court park
Park
Clifford Park
Park
Rotary Park- Beach Area
Park
Rotary Park- Boat Launch
Park
Rotary Park- Skate Park and Main Parking
Park
Furber Park
Park
Old Orchard Beach Municipal Court
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Harmon Memorial Park
Park
Cascade Falls Preserve
Park
Shops (4) F
Elements
Books
Community Bicycle Center
Bicycle
Heritage House Of Gifts
Gift Shop
Horizons Gift Shop & Tiki Bar
Gift Shop
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cottage Designs
Gift Shop
Maine Bike Works
Bicycle
Friendly's Market
Convenience Store
Builder's Supply
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Hymie's Shopping Center
Gift Shop
Dy-no-mite
Clothing
FIve Star Electronics (No Electronics)
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
RE Salon
Beauty
Expressly Trends
Clothing
Harold's
Discount Store
Dead River Company
Convenience Store
Sea Star Market
Convenience Store
Sun Tan City
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Moby Dick
Convenience Store
Aquaboggan Gift Shop
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Saco.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
Thornton Ave
Bus Stop
MAIN ST.
Bus Stop
Shaws/Saco Valley Plaze
Bus Stop
Saco
Transit Station
Saco Train Station
Bus Stop
MAIN & OCEAN PARK
Bus Stop
ALFRED & MAIN (Biddeford P.D.)
Bus Stop
ELM & MAIN
Bus Stop
Hannaford (Biddeford)
Bus Stop
EXIT 36
Bus Stop
5 POINTS SHOPPING CENTER
Bus Stop
The Pines
Bus Stop
SMHC
Bus Stop
TEMPLE & WEST GRAND
Bus Stop
WASH. & UNION
Bus Stop
EXIT 32
Bus Stop
Boulder Way (Walmart)
Bus Stop
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bus Stop
Old Orchard Beach
Transit Station
CASCADE PLAZA (RADLEYS)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Saco is 117/100 - which is 14% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime A-

Saco crime rates are 1,657 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Maine
Property Crime
1,514 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
143 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in Saco is $71,755 - which is 41% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$71,755 B-
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Southern Maine Health Care Sports Performance Center
Clinic
Saco Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Convenient MD
Clinic
Biddeford Police Department
Police
Saco Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Kimball Health Center
Clinic
Biddeford Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Community Dental - Biddeford
Dentist
Old Orchard Police Department
Police
Old Orchard Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Saco Fire Department Camp Ellis Station
Fire Station
Southern Maine Health Care
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Sanford F Petts Health Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Saco home prices are $273,100 - which is 55% higher than Maine
Home Price
$273,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B

The Saco graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (6) A
C K Burns School
Governor John Fairfield School
Thornton Academy
Young School
St James School
The School At Sweetser
Biddeford Regional Ctr Of Tech
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Saco Middle School
Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford Primary School
Biddeford Intermediate School
Jameson Elementary School
Loranger Memorial School
High Schools (2) F
Thornton Academy
The School At Sweetser
Biddeford High School
Old Orchard Beach High School
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ratings A+

Saco has an overall rating of 85% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B
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Saco Maine: Fun Town USA 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I experienced an awesome time while living in Saco Maine. The city is in York County Maine. Saco Maine is a twin city of Biddeford and is near Portland. The town is known for its energetic Funtown Splashtown USA. The town has strong employment and housing prospects for those that ...Read More are looking to relocate. Education is average and the city has a local university. During my 10 years there, I have never had any concerns about safety. Housing is moderately priced, however, the price of living is on a rise.

Some of the best areas in Saco Maine surround Funtown Splashtown USA. It is a dynamic recreational space that offers roller coasters, water parks, playgrounds, and other adventurous thrills. There are plenty of things to do in nearby areas such as shopping and dining. Saco is also famous for its Ferry Beach State Park. This is an area where I could always enjoy a nice walk with amazing scenery. The weather is typical for Maine. The community offers a wealth of fun resources for the community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Saco? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pepperell Park
      Pepperell Park
      Haley Park
      Front Street Park
      Jubilee Park
      Mechanics Park
      Shevenelle Park
      Canopy Park

      Entertainment

      York Institute Museum
      City Theatre
      Funtown Splashtown
      Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
      Biddeford Arena
      The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach
      Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Museum
      Palace Playland

      Food & Drink

      Amatoes
      Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
      KFC
      Dunkin'
      Krispy Kreme
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Saco? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Saco.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Saco? The cost of living in Saco is 117/100 - which is 14% higher than Maine.
      Saco
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Saco? Saco crime rates are 1,657, which are 26% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,657 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      32%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Saco? The median income in Saco is $71,755 which is 41% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $71,75530% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,84030% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Saco a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Saco home prices? Saco home prices are $273,100 - which is 55% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $273,10048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18725% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Saco have good schools? The Saco graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Saco a good place to live? Saco has an overall rating of 85% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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