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Brunswick, Maine

Introduction to Brunswick, Maine

Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 22 miles NE of Portland, Maine 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.

Brunswick History

The area was originally settled in by Thomas Purchase in 1628. Brunswick was incorporated as a town in 1738. The first cotton mill in Maine was established in this town. Brunswick was named after the House of Brunswick, the Germanic royal dynasty that ruled the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

Brunswick and nearby Attractions

  • Pejepscot Historical Society Museum
  • Edwards Field
  • Lincoln Street Historic District
  • Brunswick Golf Course

Things To Do In Brunswick

Parks like the Lishness Park, Pickard Field and Edwards Field are coupled with recreational facilities that attract tourists. The Pejepscot Historical Society Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Golfers can also enjoy a round at the Brunswick Golf Course. The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival is hosted by the town every yeat.

Brunswick Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Brunswick Higher Education

Bowdoin College is in the town. Other higher education institutes that can be attended from Brunswick include University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of Maine at Augusta.

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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