Brunswick, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Sagadahoc County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
16,928 Population 871/sq mi density
$68,190 Median Income $41,145 per capita
$333,500 Home Value $496,790 Zillow
$1,300 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
75 Violent Crime/100K 1,191 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,190 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$333,500 home value, $1,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brunswick, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,190
9% below
$41,145 per capita
Home Value
$333,500
18% above
Zillow: $496,790
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
1,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
47% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Brunswick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brunswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
118%
Rent
112%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brunswick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brunswick residents earn a median household income of $68,190 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,145. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,340 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brunswick is $333,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,790. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 33.9% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Brunswick reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,191/100K.

Education

49.6% of adults in Brunswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brunswick has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population16,928
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,190
Per Capita$41,145
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,215

Housing

B+
Home Value$333,500
Rent$1,300
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$496,790
Housing Units7,212
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property1,191/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation68 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Brunswick was built in 1975.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.