Cape Elizabeth Maine Real Estate A Guide to Local Area Resources Cape Elizabeth, which is located five miles east of Portland, is known for its outstanding natural features, including the Atlantic Ocean and its diverse coastal geography ranging from sandy beaches, dunes, and salt water marshes - to rocky cliffs and pounding surf. It also has open fields and forested land which provide restful views and gives the town its rural character. With such close proximity to Portland and the surrounding metropolitan area, Cape Elizabeth offers a unique mix of urban and suburban living. As one would expect, living in coastal Maine means being surrounded by numerous wetlands, beaches, woods, and rocky coasts which help give towns like Cape Elizabeth such a peaceful and tranquil feel. Residents and guests are fortunate not only for the presence, but the availability and accessibility to these sights and sounds of nature. Crescent Beach State Park, which opened in 1966 is located in Cape Elizabeth and features a mile-long, crescent-shaped beach ideal for strolling and sunbathing Although surprising to most, some of Cape Elizabeth's most appreciated natural resources have not always been completely open to the public. One of these resources happens to be Great Pond, Cape Elizabeth's largest wetland. Unknown to many, the history of Great Pond is almost as decorative as its scenic landscape. Use the resources below to connect to Cape Elizabeth area entertainment, city services, media, utlities and business associations. Entertainment   Town of Cape Elizabeth    Outdoors & Adventure             Portland Headlight   Purpoodock CC   Restaurant Guide     Cape Elizabeth   Assessor's Office   Town Land Trust     Visitors Bureau   Visit Maine   Ski Maine Association           Media   Utilities & Services   Business             Portland Monthly   Downeast Magazine   Port City Life     Time Warner Cable   Central Maine Power   Portland Water District     Local Chamber   Mainebiz   Economic Development             Cape Elizabeth Statistical Profile and Data   Cumberland County Profile   Portland Region Business Outlook As of 2007, Cape Elizabeth's population is 9,070 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.00 percent. The income per capita is $42,005, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $78,131. Cape Elizabeth gets 43 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 72 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 131. On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Cape Elizabeth. The July high is around 78 degrees. The January low is 13. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 55 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.