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Brewer, Maine

Introduction to Brewer, Maine

Brewer, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 107 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 204 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, Brewer is home to some 8,987 residents.

Brewer History

Brewer was first settled by Colonel John Brewer. It was originally a part of Orrington, which was incorporated in 1788. At that time, it was known as New Worcester and was named after John Brewer's birthplace. Brewer was separated from Orrington in 1812 and was incorporated as an independent town.

Brewer and nearby Attractions

  • Clewley Museum
  • Brewer Shopping Center
  • Indian Trail Park
  • Fort Knox State Historic Site

Things To Do In Brewer

The Maine Discovery Museum is the largest children’s museum north of Boston. A visit to the Clewley Museum will be a great experience for those interested in history. The Indian Trail Park is also worth visiting. The Fort Knox State Historic Site is another popular tourist destination. The Waterfront Winterfest is celebrated in the city every February.

Brewer Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Brewer Higher Education

There are several higher education institutes near Brewer, including the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Southern Maine and Saint Joseph’s College.

High Points

Brewer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Brewer Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Brewer Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Brewer, ME

Comparing Brewer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population85
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men59
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old26
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home62
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime42
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