This Maine City Was Named the #1 'Most Livable' Place in America

Our Pine Tree State is more than just 'Vacationland'—it's now home to a city that's being called the 'most livable' in the country!

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Maine isn’t just a vacation destination anymore – people are starting to realize there's something special here. Tourists are turning into Mainers, putting down roots and calling Maine home. It’s no wonder more people are sticking around; Maine really is ‘the way life should be.’

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So, who’s making the call and ranking cities in America based on livability, and how are they doing it?

RentCafe’s report, ‘From Coast to Coast: Which Are the Most Livable Places in the U.S. in 2024?,’ evaluated cities using factors like healthcare access, social associations, food availability, arts and entertainment, and commute times.

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RentCafe then grouped these indicators into three main categories: socioeconomics, quality of life, and location and community.

By organizing factors this way, the report aimed to give a well-rounded view of livability across different regions. The results highlight cities offering a high quality of life with accessible amenities and vibrant communities.

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With that in mind, which Maine city was recently named the most livable place in our entire country?

According to RentCafe and their report, ‘From Coast to Coast: Which Are the Most Livable Places in the U.S. in 2024?,’ Maine’s largest city, Portland, ranked at the very top as the most livable place in America for 2024. RentCafe had this to say about their choice:

With its mix of urban amenities and scenic natural landscapes, Portland, ME, metro area strikes that perfect balance between good living (#5 for quality of life) and “location, location, location” (#5 for location and community). It’s no wonder, then, that the metro area is this year’s reigning champion when it comes to livability. After all, what’s better than the aesthetic of a historic port area?

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There you have it—our largest and most populated city, Portland, has been named the most livable city in the country.

What are your thoughts on RentCafe’s choice? Do you agree that Portland is truly 'livable'? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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