Living in Westbrook, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Westbrook has 20,775 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $85,038 (14% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $383,300, the median rent is $1,392/month.
Westbrook at a glance
- Population
- 20,775
- Median age
- 37.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $85,038State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $383,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,392/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Westbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westbrook the median home value is $383,300, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,987 a month in housing costs.
Westbrook median household income
The median household income in Westbrook is $85,038 and the income per person is $44,851. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Westbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,575
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
Westbrook demographics
- Population
- 20,775
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 9,138
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westbrook ›
Education in Westbrook
41.3% of adults 25 and older in Westbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Westbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $383,300 | $1,392 |
| South Windham | 1,212 | $133,223 | $314,300 | $1,824 |
| Falmouth | 12,755 | $150,919 | $767,500 | $2,120 |
| Little Falls | 718 | $127,500 | $375,800 | $2,205 |
| Gorham | 18,300 | $112,312 | $460,900 | $1,680 |
| South Portland | 26,930 | $86,838 | $441,200 | $1,812 |
| Windham | 19,188 | $107,934 | $388,900 | $1,232 |
| Falmouth Foreside | 2,051 | $177,411 | $855,000 | $2,631 |
| Cumberland | 8,647 | $173,894 | $616,800 | $2,143 |
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What is the median household income in Westbrook, ME?
The median household income in Westbrook is $85,038, 14% 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 Westbrook?
The median home value in Westbrook is $383,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Westbrook?
The median gross rent in Westbrook is $1,392 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Westbrook, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westbrook?
The median age in Westbrook is 37.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Westbrook?
The average commute to work in Westbrook is 19 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westbrook?
The unemployment rate in Westbrook is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westbrook?
41.3% of adults in Westbrook 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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