At a Glance
Median Income
$51,490
$36,715 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $290,419
Median Rent
$984/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
3,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Brewer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brewer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brewer residents earn a median household income of $51,490 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,715. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewer is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,419. Median rent is $984/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Brewer reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Brewer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population9,654
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,490
Per Capita$36,715
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A
Home Value$218,100
Rent$984
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$290,419
Housing Units4,362
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property3,356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Brewer was founded in 1777.
The median home in Brewer was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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