Westbrook, ME

Living in Westbrook

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 28
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 49
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Schools 22
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Residents

19k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$233k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$925 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westbrook

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16

Property Crime in Westbrook

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 3 20
Feb 23 3 16
Mar 32 4 15
Apr 43 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 3
Dec 26 4 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westbrook

Inland Flooding32
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding26
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westbrook, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Westbrook, ME

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Breakwater School
3 miles, SE
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St Brigid School
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Westbrook, ME

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Maine College of Art
6 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westbrook, ME

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Maine Medical Center
5 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Westbrook, ME

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Manchester Airport
76 miles, SW