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About Cape Elizabeth
Town in Maine, United StatesCape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Cape Elizabeth had a population of 9,535. One of the wealthiest towns in the state, Cape Elizabeth is the location of Portland Head Light, which is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Since 1998, it has hosted the Beach to Beacon 10K, a world-class road race which starts at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at Portland Head Light. Cape Elizabeth has a single community school department. Cape Elizabeth High School's team name is the "Capers".
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Housing in Cape Elizabeth
The typical Cape Elizabeth home is worth about $892,000, up 2.9% in a year, 115% above the Maine typical home.
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Safety in Cape Elizabeth
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Cape Elizabeth reports less crime per resident than 98% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Schools in Cape Elizabeth
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The public schools Cape Elizabeth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 98% of Maine’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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