At a Glance
Median Income
$85,868
$42,871 per capita
Home Value
$341,800
Zillow: $437,915
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
1,383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westbrook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westbrook residents earn a median household income of $85,868 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,871. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westbrook is $341,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,915. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 29.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Westbrook reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,383/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Westbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westbrook has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population20,484
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,868
Per Capita$42,871
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
A
Home Value$341,800
Rent$1,373
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$437,915
Housing Units9,491
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent177/100K
Property1,383/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary287/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Westbrook was founded in 1814.
The median home in Westbrook was built in 1972.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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