Living in North Berwick, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Berwick · Census data 2020–2024
North Berwick has 5,129 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $101,875 (36% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $428,500, the median rent is $1,105/month.
North Berwick at a glance
- Population
- 5,129
- Median age
- 41.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $101,875State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $428,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,105/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Berwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Berwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Berwick the median home value is $428,500, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,069 a month in housing costs.
North Berwick median household income
The median household income in North Berwick is $101,875 and the income per person is $46,143. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in North Berwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,238
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.49
North Berwick demographics
- Population
- 5,129
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 2,026
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Berwick ›
Education in North Berwick
29% of adults 25 and older in North Berwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Berwick
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
North Berwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Berwick | 5,129 | $101,875 | $428,500 | $1,105 |
| Berwick | 8,175 | $94,771 | $369,100 | $1,452 |
| Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $280,200 | $1,152 |
| Lebanon | 6,629 | $97,750 | $324,800 | — |
| Wells | 11,713 | $88,024 | $485,300 | $1,350 |
| South Berwick | 7,670 | $99,572 | $428,300 | $1,726 |
| Somersworth | 12,111 | $74,504 | $318,400 | $1,477 |
| Alfred | 3,125 | $82,321 | $342,300 | $1,035 |
| Rollinsford | 2,626 | $89,500 | $398,100 | $1,809 |
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What is the median household income in North Berwick, ME?
The median household income in North Berwick is $101,875, 36% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Berwick?
The median home value in North Berwick is $428,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in North Berwick?
The median gross rent in North Berwick is $1,105 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is North Berwick, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in North Berwick?
The median age in North Berwick is 41.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in North Berwick?
The average commute to work in North Berwick is 31 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Berwick?
The unemployment rate in North Berwick is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Berwick?
29% of adults in North Berwick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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