In a recent story by Travel + Leisure highlighting the “10 Best Places to Live on the East Coast,” it comes as no surprise that Portland, Maine, came out on top. The city’s noteworthy attractions including a low crime rate, the well-being of residents, a scenic working waterfront, and easy access to the outdoors ranked it above other larger East Coast cities. Read an excerpt from the Travel + Leisure article below: With more than 17 million acres of forests, Maine certainly lives up to its moniker of the Pine Tree State. And as its most populous metro area, Portland is at the center of its cultural and economic life. The city, which just topped U.S. News & World Report’s latest ranking of the best cities to live on the East Coast for its low crime rates and the overall well-being of its residents, attracts newcomers with its natural beauty, bustling art scene, and laid-back outdoorsy lifestyle. Our immediate neighbor to the south, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, took the number two spot, proving that our region truly does have the best to offer for quality of life. The charming brick colonial architecture nestled along the Piscataqua River, the border separating New Hampshire from Maine, is a scenic setting to call home: Located along the Piscataqua River, Portsmouth’s well-rated public schools are a magnet for families looking for a safe and picturesque place to relocate. This year, the historic city, which is one of the oldest working ports in America, is celebrating its 400th birthday. We proudly serve the Portsmouth, New Hampshire community and would be happy to connect you with an agent who specializes in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, which includes Portsmouth, New Castle, Rye, and other neighboring towns.