Scarborough is conveniently located in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland.  It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south.  Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment.

Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer.  The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within its boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands.

Scarborough is a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for residents and visitors.  It strives to have a balance with commercial businesses.  The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 6 of the Maine Turnpike.

Town of Scarborough Profile
1	Population estimate as of October 2006:	18,989
2	Number of active registered voters in October 2006	14,000
3	Area:	54 square miles; 27,919 acres (of which 4,411 is exempt)
4	Total property valuation for April 1, 2006	$3,317,497,800
5	Number of taxable parcels:	8,400
6	Number of residential parcels:	7,400
7	Municipal gross budget for Fiscal Year 2007, including education and county.	$68,483,820
8	Fiscal Year 2007 property tax rate:	$11.48 per $1,000 of valuation
9	Total square miles of Scarborough:	54
10	Miles of streets/roads:	165.87