Living in South Berwick, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Berwick · Census data 2020–2024
South Berwick has 7,670 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $99,572 (33% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $428,300, the median rent is $1,726/month.
South Berwick at a glance
- Population
- 7,670
- Median age
- 39State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $99,572State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $428,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,726/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is South Berwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Berwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Berwick the median home value is $428,300, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,726 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,184 a month in housing costs.
South Berwick median household income
The median household income in South Berwick is $99,572 and the income per person is $48,927. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in South Berwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,172
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.63
South Berwick demographics
- Population
- 7,670
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 2,907
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Berwick ›
Education in South Berwick
41.8% of adults 25 and older in South Berwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Berwick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
South Berwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Berwick | 7,670 | $99,572 | $428,300 | $1,726 |
| Rollinsford | 2,626 | $89,500 | $398,100 | $1,809 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
| Berwick | 8,175 | $94,771 | $369,100 | $1,452 |
| South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $475,600 | $2,155 |
| Somersworth | 12,111 | $74,504 | $318,400 | $1,477 |
| Dover | 33,364 | $94,829 | $436,700 | $1,607 |
| Cape Neddick | 2,453 | $108,412 | $684,400 | $1,750 |
| York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $627,700 | $1,322 |
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What is the median household income in South Berwick, ME?
The median household income in South Berwick is $99,572, 33% 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 South Berwick?
The median home value in South Berwick is $428,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in South Berwick?
The median gross rent in South Berwick is $1,726 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is South Berwick, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in South Berwick?
The median age in South Berwick is 39 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in South Berwick?
The average commute to work in South Berwick is 27 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Berwick?
The unemployment rate in South Berwick is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Berwick?
41.8% of adults in South 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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