At a Glance
Median Income
$77,493
$43,539 per capita
Home Value
$340,800
Zillow: $505,806
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How South Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Berwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Berwick a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Berwick residents earn a median household income of $77,493 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,539. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 South Berwick is $340,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,806. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 30.7% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
South Berwick reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 489/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in South Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Berwick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,441
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,256/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,493
Per Capita$43,539
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$340,800
Rent$1,390
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$505,806
Housing Units1,508
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property489/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation194 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in South Berwick was built in 1963.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% 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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