Maine
South Portland
Population: 24,736
Labor force: 14,681
Startups per 1,000 people: 3.92
Small business per 1,000 people: 57
What to know about starting up in South Portland:
"We have a small downtown historic district. It's like many other Main Streets in towns across the country. There's a handful of little shops, lots of pedestrian traffic. We're located just a few minutes from downtown Portland, which is really the big draw.
It's supported well by the local community. It's certainly growing. It's a little bit quiet but it's growing. The price, the overhead costs, when you compare it to other cities, are very reasonable."
-Julie Wright, owner, Soma Massage & Wellness
