Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Saco
Saco, ME Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,049
Population
21,239
Renter Mix
33% Rent
This scenic community is one of Maine’s top suburbs
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Just ten minutes away from Maine’s beautiful coastline, the city of Saco is a popular locale that’s surrounded by nature. The heart of Saco is imminently walkable, and it offers up attractive homes and retrofitted apartments that date back to the 18th and 19th century.
Saco receives a lot of praise from its residents for the locally-owned businesses that line Main Street. Traditions is a popular Italian spot just off the water that keeps locals and visitors coming back. The city’s school district also receives top marks, and coupled with kid-friendly attractions like Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco remains a fantastic spot to raise a family.
This New England town does provide some transit options. The Downeaster train will transport you to Portland and Boston, and there’s a local bus service to boot. I-95 and US 1 serve the area, making a daytrip to the coast or the popular Ferry Beach State Park on Saco’s coast a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,953
Average: $101,058
Education
7,861
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,608
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saco has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saco, ME is $1,699 for a studio, $2,049 for one bedroom, $2,016 for two bedrooms, and $2,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saco has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,049/month
678 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saco, ME is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
599 Students
Governor John Fairfield School
Public
Grades K-5
300 Students
Public
Grades K-5
295 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
585 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
- Ferry Beach State Park
- Harris Farm
- Pumpkin Valley Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International Jetport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.