At a Glance
Median Income
$54,612
$48,662 per capita
Home Value
$296,300
Zillow: $467,965
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
402/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
259 sunny days/yr
How North Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Berwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Berwick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Berwick residents earn a median household income of $54,612 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,662. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Berwick is $296,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,965. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 33.4% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
North Berwick reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 402/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in North Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Berwick has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,811
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,612
Per Capita$48,662
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
B+
Home Value$296,300
Rent$1,032
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$467,965
Housing Units856
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property402/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation137 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in North Berwick was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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