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Westbrook, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 5 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 97 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland metropolitan area. Westbrook contains a population of approximately 16,142.
In Westbrook, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Westbrook had a median family income of $47,120.
Political donors in Westbrook favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Westbrook has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Westbrook, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Westbrook, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Westbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Westbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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