Brewer, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,654 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,490 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$711 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$910 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 16
Feb 2 15 19
Mar 3 13 30
Apr 4 3 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 2 36
Dec 4 15 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 10, ME State House District 20, ME
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Schools

Brewer High School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Stillwater Academy
1 miles, NW • 1 star
Brewer Community School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Beal College
2 miles, NW • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Maine
9 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Maine Medical Center
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
St Joseph Hospital
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
111 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
186 miles, W • 1.4 star
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