How Does Portland, ME Spend Tax Money?
Portland, ME spends $41,705 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.8B. Top spending categories: Education ($21,401/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,657/person), Fire Protection ($887/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (75/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $41,705 |
| Total Revenue | $4.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 68,280 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 75/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$21,401/person
Parks & Recreation$1,657/person
Fire Protection$887/person
Highways & Roads$684/person
Health$655/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.