Downtown Portland vs Back Cove

Portland, ME Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Back Cove leads
Back Cove wins 1 of 1 categories
Neighborhood A
Downtown Portland
$802k median
Upscale Gated
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Neighborhood B
Back Cove
$740k median
Waterfront Suburban
⭐ Overall Leader
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Downtown Portland
Metric
Back Cove
$802k

Median Price
$740k
Downtown Portland
Median Price
100%
Back Cove
Median Price
92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Portland or Back Cove more expensive?

Downtown Portland has a median home price of $802k and Back Cove is $740k. Back Cove is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Portland or Back Cove?

Downtown Portland has a school rating of N/A/10 and Back Cove rates N/A/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Portland scores N/A/100 for walkability. Back Cove scores N/A/100. Back Cove is the more walkable option.