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Brunswick, Maine


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Brunswick, Maine

Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 22 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 121 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portland metropolitan area. Brunswick has a population of 21,172.

The People and Families of Brunswick

In Brunswick, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brunswick had a median family income of $49,088. Brunswick is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Brunswick residents, with $41,300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brunswick Housing

In Brunswick, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Brunswick, 83% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Brunswick; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBrunswick Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Brunswick Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Brunswick Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Brunswick Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Brunswick College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Brunswick Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Brunswick Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Brunswick Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Brunswick Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Brunswick, ME

Comparing Brunswick 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
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Age of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Racial Diversity410

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married62
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime75

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