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Westbrook, ME


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Westbrook, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Westbrook

In Westbrook, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westbrook had a median family income of $47,120.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Westbrook, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWestbrook Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Westbrook Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Westbrook Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Westbrook Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Westbrook Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Westbrook Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Westbrook, ME

Comparing Westbrook 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
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Male Share of the Population31
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime62

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