At a Glance
Median Income
$68,190
$41,145 per capita
Home Value
$333,500
Zillow: $471,190
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $471,190. 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 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,555/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population16,928
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,190
Per Capita$41,145
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,215
Housing
B+
Home Value$333,500
Rent$1,300
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$471,190
Housing Units7,212
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,555/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.