Brewer, ME

Living in Brewer

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 35
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 53
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Schools 52
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Residents

9.1k Population -343 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated
55% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$400 (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$781 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas4%
Utility gas31%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brewer

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Brewer

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 3 19
Feb 20 3 15
Mar 30 3 13
Apr 42 4 3
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 37 4 3
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brewer

Inland Flooding32
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brewer, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Brewer, ME

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Stillwater Academy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Brewer, ME

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Husson University
4 miles, NW
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University of Maine
9 miles, N
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Unity College
32 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brewer, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Brewer, ME

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Manchester Airport
186 miles, SW