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Brewer, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 107 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 204 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Brewer is home to some 8,987 residents.
In Brewer, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Brewer had a median family income of $46,632.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Brewer. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Brewer was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Brewer, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Brewer let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Brewer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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