Moving to Scarborough: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Scarborough means joining a real, genuinely affluent, currently fastest-growing Greater Portland suburb with real coastal amenities and a real, substantial housing-cost premium.
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Learn moreGreater Portland's fastest-growing town
Scarborough grew approximately 7.9% (net +1,765 people) from July 2020 to July 2024, the fastest pace of any Greater Portland community as of this pass.
A real, substantial housing-cost premium
Scarborough's 2026 median sold price ran approximately $741,500-$799,000, roughly 1.6x the Maine statewide median.
The Downs: a real, still-developing redevelopment
The former Scarborough Downs racetrack site is mid-redevelopment as a mixed-use community, with 600+ residential units built and a Town Center still under construction.
Key takeaways
- Scarborough is currently the fastest-growing community in Greater Portland.
- Housing runs roughly 1.6x the Maine statewide median -- budget for a real, substantial premium.
- The Downs redevelopment is real but still actively under construction, not a finished amenity.
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