Sandwiched between Portland’s West End and the Rosemond neighborhoods on the edge of the peninsula just 2.5 miles from the heart of Downtown Portland, Libbytown is a neighborhood undergoing a lot of change. This is largely thanks to the recent transformation of Thompson’s Point into an entertainment destination that’s promising to become one of the city’s most bustling areas. Just outside the neighborhood, Main Medical Center’s $500 million renovation project and resulting bout of hiring have also driven traffic to the neighborhood. “I would say Libbytown is really a gem of Portland that is now getting more well-known,” says Emilie Levecque, a broker with Portside Real Estate who has lived in Portland for over 12 years and in Libbytown for two years. “It’s an exciting community that is super close to Portland, generally affordable and has a sense of community that any buyer should definitely check out if they’re looking for that neighborhood vibe in Portland. When I moved in there, that first Halloween, every single driveway participated. This was just shortly after Covid, so everyone was outside, getting creative with passing out candy in different unique ways.”
Downtown Portland is a nit far from Libbytown.
Rosemont Market and Bakery is a great place to pick up groceries near Libbytown.
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Older homes at affordable prices
Most of Libbytown’s homes are early-1900s single-family houses in a variety of styles, from colonial houses, including the locally popular New Englander, to Cape Cods and American Foursquares. There are also small pockets of multi-family homes in the neighborhood, and the city of Portland recently approved a new project that would add 120 residences — a mixture of cooperative housing and rentals. Home prices have risen steadily in the past few years, but its older housing stock means that it is more affordable than some neighborhoods. Prices start at $400,000 and climb to around $800,000. “I don’t believe Libbytown has reached its peak for price points, especially since the hospital has just come in and the neighborhoods surrounding Thompson’s Point are being developed as well,” Levecque says. Low inventory means that competition for homes is fierce. “It’s slowed a little bit, but we’re seeing in the last couple weeks, on properties that are priced directly in and around Portland, they’re going within a week; multiple offers, many people at the open houses that want to get in,” Levecque says. “Some of them are even going off-market before they even hit the market for at or above list price.”
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Endless entertainment at Thompson’s Point
Locals often start their days at Tony’s Donut Shop, pick up groceries at Shaw’s and snag a quick lunch at Anania’s Variety Store or sit down for Italian food at Maria’s Restaurant, both of which have been in the neighborhood since the early 1960s. When it comes to entertainment, though, there’s no matching Thompson’s Point. It’s an incredibly walkable area with a stage for large outdoor concerts, an ice-skating rink, Maker’s Market, where local artists and farmers sell their wares, and Bissell Brothers, a popular brewery where friends often meet for drinks. Thompson’s Point also boasts the new location for the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. The Portland staple features a wide range of interactive exhibits, a live theatre offering shows like “The Neverending Story” and afterschool experiences. Those looking for slightly quirkier entertainment might head next door to the International Cryptozoology Museum, whose exhibits are dedicated to cryptids like Bigfoot and mermaids alongside “successful cryptozoological stories” like the coelacanth. When residents do decide to leave Libbytown for more entertainment, they don’t have to go far. “You can walk downtown, which I’ve done many times,” Levecque says. Those who can’t or don’t want to walk can catch a bus or take a short Uber ride.
Enjoy a great craft beer at Bissell Brothers in Libbytown.
Locals enjoy the day at Thompson's Point Rink in libbytown.
The International Cryptozoology Museum in Libbytown is the world's only one of its kind.
Local residents love Tony's Donut Shop in Libbytown.
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Summer concerts, potlucks and Halloween spirit
Thompson’s Point offers a full slate of summer concerts, including the popular Summer Sunsets Live, a free event featuring live music and food trucks. With its neighbor-centric vibe, Libbytown’s community also gets excited about annual events. “The neighborhood gets together and actually shut down Edwards Street itself and a portion of Whitney and have a summer potluck,” Levecque says. “Everyone brings something.” Halloween is another major event for residents. “Everyone gets together, we’re talking every single house, probably 99% participation in Halloween, which is really fun,” Levecque says. “Everybody’s outside, mingling. Most people have setups at the end of the driveway with chairs and fire around and you can come and hang out.”
Niche gives Portland schools a B rating
Children living in Libbytown can attend Ocean Avenue Elementary School, which has a B-minus, and King Middle School, which has a C, before moving to Deering High School. Deering High has a B rating and prepares students for careers through job shadowing and workshops on resume writing and job applications.
Helen M. King Middle School is an expeditionary learning public middle school in Portland, ME.
Deering High School front entrance.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Sports and swimming at Dougherty Field
With renovations continuing through 2025, Dougherty Field offers athletic fields, a community pool and splash pad, a playground and a skate park with ramps and a quarter-pipe. The Libbytown community garden is also located here. Hikers enjoy the Fore River Trail or walk a short way on Congress Street to continue on to the Stroudwater Trail and the Fore River Sanctuary.
The Libbytown Community Gardens is a pretty setting used by many locals.
Dougherty Field Skate Park is a public concrete skatepark located in Portland, Maine.
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I-295, bus and train stops
Congress Street is Libbytown’s main thoroughfare and I-295 runs right through the neighborhood. Bus stations and the Portland Transportation Center, a commuter train station, provide public transportation options, and the Portland International Jetport is less than 3 miles away. Northern Light Mercy Hospital is located in Libbytown and Maine Medical Center is just over a mile away.
The Portland Transportation Center is conveniently located in Libbytown.
There is a robust public transportation system in Libbytown.
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Parks in this Area
Dougherty Field
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Football
Valley Street Dog Park
Western Promenade
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Noyes Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Fesseden Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Waynflete Athletic Complex
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
8 min drive
Bus
Congress St & 1577 Congress St
Bus
Congress St & Hobart St
Bus
Congress St & Frost St
Bus
Congress St & Sewall St
Bus
Congress St & Whitney St
Bus
Mercy & The Fore
Bus
Thompson's Point
Reviews
Niche Reviews
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5/20/2016Niche Review
Being from Maine, there isn't that much crime to begin with. Police in the area are great, and they frequent around town. Throughout my life, I've probably only heard of a dozen or so murders. The State does have a problem, with drugs, especially heroin, which can be present inner city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Libbytown
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Libbytown, Portland sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Libbytown, Portland over the last 12 months is $434,333, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,865
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,867
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,586
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
49.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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