Welcome to
Scarborough
Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to golf courses.
Living in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough offers a unique blend of beachfront living, suburban convenience, and rural charm. With a population of approximately 22,000 residents, the town continues to grow while preserving its natural beauty and strong community character.
Scarborough is known for its sandy beaches, including Higgins Beach, Ferry Beach, and Pine Point, as well as the Scarborough Marsh-the largest salt marsh in Maine. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to golf courses, trails, and year-round coastal recreation.
Scarborough's public school system includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a well-regarded high school. The district is known for strong academics, extracurriculars, and community involvement.
The housing landscape includes coastal homes, marshfront properties, and well-planned neighborhoods in areas like Pleasant Hill, Oak Hill, Pine Point, and near Prouts Neck. Two of Scarborough's most active developments-The Downs, a mixed-use community built on the site of the former racetrack, and Dunstan Crossing, a walkable neighborhood with parks and trails-are popular choices for those seeking newer construction and community amenities.
- Population of approximately 22,000
- Expansive coastline and natural beauty
- Top-rated schools and town services
- Scarborough Downs and Dunstan Crossing new developments - Convenient access to Portland and the Maine Turnpike - A balanced lifestyle of beach, town, and open space
22,527 people live in Scarborough, where the median age is 48.1 and the average individual income is $68,604. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Scarborough, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jacked and Jilled, Maine Escape Games, and Align Maine.
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Scarborough has 9,427 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Scarborough do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,527 people call Scarborough home. The population density is 472.86 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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