Maine City Named One of the Best ‘Up-And-Coming’ in America

Considering how many cities are in our country, it’s pretty incredible that one of the cities in our Pine Tree State cracked the top 10!

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Maine is also known as ‘Vacationland,’ attracting folks ‘from away.’ However, a new report highlights how one of our cities is on the rise, suggesting that some tourists may be trading their vacation homes for permanent ones.

So, what exactly makes a city ‘up-and-coming,’ let alone one of the best ‘up-and-coming’ cities in America?

Real Estate Witch identified the top 15 up-and-coming U.S. cities for 2025 by analyzing 150 metro areas ranked 51st through 200th in population size. Their methodology considered factors like housing prices, population age, educational attainment, unemployment rates, and other key metrics. The report highlights cities once considered too quiet that are now thriving due to an influx of residents seeking affordable living.

With that in mind, which city in Maine was named in the top 10 as one of the best ‘up-and-coming’ cities in our country?

According to Real Estate Witch and their recent report, ‘The 15 Best Up-and-Coming U.S. Cities in 2025,’ Maine’s largest city, Portland, ranks #9. Here’s what Real Estate Witch had to say about Portland:

The rise in home values is clear evidence that Portland is becoming an increasingly desirable city. Over the last five years, home values have risen 66%, which is the third-fastest rate among the top 50 cities. Americans may be more familiar with Portland, Oregon, but if they set their sights to the east, they’ll find another Portland that may be even better.

And there you have it! Portland is one of the best “up-and-coming” cities in America heading into 2025.

Real Estate Witch isn’t wrong, either. Portland has everything a young, thriving city has to offer—and so much more. Do you agree with their selection? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Join the conversation by messaging us on the app.