Maine’s 50
Best
Cities for Sleep
2020
The great state of Maine conjures visions of rocky coastline, unspoiled forests, and moose strolling across country lanes. Maine was admitted to the Union in 1820 and is the northeasternmost state in the country. Almost 90% of the US lobster supply comes from Maine, which also produces nearly all of the nation’s toothpicks. Maine has an impressive 3478 miles of coastline, more than California. The state’s wealth of recreational opportunities inspired its unofficial nickname, Vacationland.
Interesting facts about Maine:
- Maine is the only state in the country to have just one other state — New Hampshire — on its border
- More blueberries are grown in Maine than in any other state
- Horror writer Stephen King lives in Bangor, Maine
- Maine has more than 3000 off-shore islands
- Maine is larger than all of the other states in New England combined
Maine’s wild beauty, small population (9th smallest in the US per capita), and abundant fresh air sound like the perfect recipe for sleep. But do frigid winter temps and a summer influx of tourists cause the residents here to toss and turn? Do folks in Maine’s cities slumber as well as those in rural areas? We’ve got the inside scoop below.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep
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Cumberland, ME
8,165
290
112,604
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Falmouth, ME
12,240 290 108,547 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Cape Elizabeth, ME
9,313 290 106,157 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Scarborough, ME
20,352 290 89,255 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Freeport, ME
8,510 290 79,500 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Yarmouth, ME
8,518 290 77,695 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Topsham, ME
8,852 280 73,937 3.7 250 3.1 180 3.1 140 2.7 120 27
Gorham, ME
17,651 290 76,267 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Standish, ME
10,083 290 73,295 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Windham, ME
18,439 290 72,602 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
North Windham, ME
5,819 290 71,223 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Gray, ME
8,206 290 70,962 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
South Berwick, ME
7,524 320 88,438 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
New Gloucester, ME
5,803 290 65,446 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
York, ME
13,151 320 83,072 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Eliot, ME
6,747 320 82,587 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
South Portland, ME
25,606 290 59,515 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Brunswick, ME
20,481 290 58,125 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Hampden, ME
7,341 330 87,708 4.2 320 4 190 4 190 2.52 150 37
Kittery, ME
9,846 320 73,287 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Kennebunk, ME
11,529 320 73,105 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Berwick, ME
7,790 320 72,731 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Portland, ME
66,417 290 51,430 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Westbrook, ME
18,974 290 51,062 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Bridgton, ME
5,368 290 48,319 3.8 240 3 220 3 130 2.8 130 25
Winthrop, ME
5,991 310 70,146 3.8 320 3.5 200 3.5 180 2.7 140 32
Bar Harbor, ME
5,535 310 53,053 3.8 250 3.1 210 3.1 160 2.21 140 38
Buxton, ME
8,310 320 65,762 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Lebanon, ME
6,346 320 65,750 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Waterboro, ME
7,904 320 65,804 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Wells, ME
10,544 320 65,230 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Bath, ME
8,329 280 40,868 3.7 250 3.1 180 3.1 140 2.7 120 27
Ellsworth, ME
8,048 310 49,737 3.8 250 3.1 210 3.1 160 2.21 140 38
Saco, ME
19,748 320 63,750 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Waldoboro, ME
5,044 260 40,045 3.6 250 3.3 190 3.3 160 2.63 130 32
Belfast, ME
6,714 320 59,260 4 290 3.6 180 3.6 180 2.49 140 36
Hermon, ME
5,981 330 70,762 4.2 320 4 190 4 190 2.52 150 37
Rockland, ME
7,146 290 40,486 3.5 250 3.1 210 3.1 150 2.52 130 31
Old Orchard Beach, ME
8,908 320 50,663 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Biddeford, ME
21,514 320 49,812 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Poland, ME
5,612 360 64,297 4.3 330 3.8 190 3.8 190 2.66 150 31
Oakland, ME
6,290 310 49,720 3.8 320 3.5 200 3.5 180 2.7 140 32
Winslow, ME
7,619 310 49,263 3.8 320 3.5 200 3.5 180 2.7 140 32
Brewer, ME
9,051 330 56,354 4.2 320 4 190 4 190 2.52 150 37
Sanford, ME
21,183 320 45,563 3.7 300 3.6 220 3.6 150 2.7 120 29
Gardiner, ME
5,660 310 47,475 3.8 320 3.5 200 3.5 180 2.7 140 32
Turner, ME
5,816 360 61,688 4.3 330 3.8 190 3.8 190 2.66 150 31
Sabattus, ME
5,043 360 56,480 4.3 330 3.8 190 3.8 190 2.66 150 31
Augusta, ME
18,681 310 40,181 3.8 320 3.5 200 3.5 180 2.7 140 32
Lisbon, ME
8,979 360 53,740 4.3 330 3.8 190 3.8 190 2.66 150 31Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?
Don’t worry! We ranked all of the best cities for sleep in your state, so scroll down to see where your city landed. And remember — there’s always next year!
| Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Insufficient sleep | Mentally unhealthy days | Obesity | Poor physical health days | Drinking | Physical inactivity | Smoking | Air pollution (PM2.5) | Sleep Score |
| 51 | Waterville | 16646 | 37093 | 310 | 3.8 | 320 | 3.5 | 200 | 220 | 180 | 2.7 | 82.04 |
| 52 | Orono | 10679 | 44427 | 330 | 4.2 | 320 | 4 | 190 | 220 | 190 | 2.52 | 82.04 |
| 53 | Paris | 5119 | 42857 | 320 | 4.2 | 340 | 3.7 | 170 | 250 | 200 | 2.59 | 81.93 |
| 54 | Auburn | 23196 | 48363 | 360 | 4.3 | 330 | 3.8 | 190 | 220 | 190 | 2.66 | 81.88 |
| 55 | Farmington | 7619 | 40150 | 330 | 4.1 | 340 | 3.7 | 180 | 220 | 180 | 2.42 | 81.82 |
| 56 | Bangor | 31997 | 40071 | 330 | 4.2 | 320 | 4 | 190 | 220 | 190 | 2.52 | 81.8 |
| 57 | Old Town | 7459 | 37799 | 330 | 4.2 | 320 | 4 | 190 | 220 | 190 | 2.52 | 81.68 |
| 58 | Fairfield | 6556 | 45164 | 350 | 4.1 | 350 | 3.9 | 170 | 240 | 210 | 2.56 | 81.64 |
| 59 | Lewiston | 35944 | 39890 | 360 | 4.3 | 330 | 3.8 | 190 | 220 | 190 | 2.66 | 81.42 |
| 60 | Rumford | 5687 | 30777 | 320 | 4.2 | 340 | 3.7 | 170 | 250 | 200 | 2.59 | 81.28 |
| 61 | Caribou | 7614 | 39927 | 340 | 4.4 | 350 | 4.3 | 150 | 300 | 210 | 2.84 | 81.16 |
| 62 | Presque Isle | 8998 | 37036 | 340 | 4.4 | 350 | 4.3 | 150 | 300 | 210 | 2.84 | 81.01 |
| 63 | Skowhegan | 8254 | 32995 | 350 | 4.1 | 350 | 3.9 | 170 | 240 | 210 | 2.56 | 80.99 |
| 64 | Houlton | 5763 | 36557 | 340 | 4.4 | 350 | 4.3 | 150 | 300 | 210 | 2.84 | 80.98 |
How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
