Brunswick

Welcome to Brunswick

Neighborhood Profile: Brunswick, Maine

Overview

Brunswick is a vibrant town located in Cumberland County, along Maine's southern coast. Known for its historic charm, cultural offerings, and proximity to both the ocean and larger cities like Portland, it offers a well-rounded lifestyle that appeals to families, retirees, and professionals alike. Brunswick serves as a hub of education, arts, and community life, thanks to its historic downtown and the presence of Bowdoin College.

Key Features

Population:
- Approximately 21,000 residents.
Lifestyle:
- A blend of college-town energy, historic small-town charm, and coastal living. It caters to those seeking cultural enrichment, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community.
Landscape:
- The Androscoggin River flows through town, with nearby coastal and forested areas providing scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.

Real Estate Trends

Property Types:

Historic homes with colonial and Victorian architecture in the downtown area.
Modern, eco-friendly homes and new developments in suburban areas.
Waterfront properties along the Androscoggin River or near the nearby coastline.

Average Home Prices:

Median home price: ~$450,000 (varies based on location and property type).
Premium waterfront or historic homes often exceed $700,000.

Market Trends:

Strong demand due to proximity to Portland (30 minutes) and accessibility to Boston (2.5 hours).
Increasing interest in Brunswick as a commuter town or remote work location, driving property values upward.

Cultural and Recreational Highlights

Arts and Culture

Bowdoin College Museum of Art and Maine State Music Theatre bring a rich cultural atmosphere to the town.
A thriving local arts scene, with galleries and studios throughout the downtown area.
Seasonal events like the Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival and summer concerts on the green.

Dining and Shopping

Diverse dining options, including farm-to-table restaurants, seafood shacks, and international cuisine. Notable spots include The Great Impasta and Wild Oats Bakery & Café.
Eclectic boutiques and local shops offering artisan goods, antiques, and outdoor gear.

Outdoor Activities

Nearby beaches like Popham Beach State Park and Reid State Park.
Biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing on the Androscoggin River Bicycle Path.
Boating, fishing, and kayaking on the Androscoggin River and surrounding waterways.

Community Vibe

Demographics:
- A mix of students, professionals, retirees, and families. The college-town influence brings a youthful and progressive energy to the area.
Education:
- Bowdoin College is a prominent institution, contributing to the town’s intellectual and cultural environment.
- Well-regarded public and private schools serve the local population.
Healthcare:
- Access to Mid Coast Hospital, offering comprehensive medical services.
Connectivity:
- Served by Amtrak’s Downeaster train, connecting Brunswick to Boston and Portland.
- Portland International Jetport is a short 30-minute drive away.

Why Choose Brunswick?

Brunswick is ideal for those who want:

A balance of small-town charm and cultural sophistication.
Easy access to coastal activities and urban amenities.
A vibrant, walkable downtown with rich history and modern conveniences.
A focus on education and the arts, with a progressive, community-focused vibe.

Overview for Brunswick, ME

21,589 people live in Brunswick, where the median age is 42.8 and the average individual income is $39,084. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,589

Total Population

42.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,084

Average individual Income

Around Brunswick, ME

There's plenty to do around Brunswick, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

19

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

52

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crystal Springs Farm Farmers Market, Ritual Bakehouse & Patisserie, and Grampa's Garden.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Crystal Springs Farm Farmers Market page on Yelp Search 277 Pleasant Hill Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.06 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ritual Bakehouse & Patisserie page on Yelp Search 111 Maine St on Google Maps	Dining	1.43 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Grampa's Garden page on Yelp Search 62 Park Dr, on Google Maps	Dining	2.55 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dog Bar Jim page on Yelp Search 90 Union St on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.05 miles	91 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Ohana Poke page on Yelp Search 147 Bath Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.77 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Lil Jam Cookies page on Yelp Search 146 Maine St on Google Maps	Dining	1.37 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Sundara Yoga page on Yelp Search 54 Cumberland St on Google Maps	Active	1.25 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Town Mall page on Yelp Search Maine St on Google Maps	Active	1.3 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skolfield Shores Preserve page on Yelp Search 33 Skolfield Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.35 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Gallery Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 10 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.95 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brunswick Massage and Wellness page on Yelp Search 2 Union St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.47 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brunswick, ME

Population Households Employment

Brunswick has 8,716 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brunswick do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,589 people call Brunswick home. The population density is 461.55 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,589

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.8

Median Age

48.57 / 51.43%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,716

Total Households

2.29

Average Household Size

$39,084

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Brunswick, ME

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The following schools are within or nearby Brunswick. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Property Spotlight

Sold
$750,000

77 Merchants Point Drive, Deer Isle, ME 04627
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$575,000

332 Church Street, New Vineyard, ME 04956
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,786 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$544,608

2388 Winslows Mills Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,485 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$490,000

24 Big Lake Shores Road, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, ME 04668
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,710 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$485,000

68 Court Street, Augusta, ME 04330
- 4 Baths
- 2,737 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$425,000

104 N Stagecoach Road, Atkinson, ME 04426
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,320 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$415,000

44 Bennett Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,950 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$380,000

36 Worcester Way, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,716 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$365,000

395 Moosehead Trail, A/B, Newport, ME 04953
- 2,796 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$355,000

181 Leighton Street, Bangor, ME 04401
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,824 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$346,000

56-58 Pearl Street, 56, 58, Bangor, ME 04401
- 2 Baths
- 3,758 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$335,000

246 Lincoln Street, Bangor, ME 04401
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,070 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$310,000

453 Pond Road, Dyer Brook, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,250 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$300,000

38 Johnson Cove Road, Otis, ME 04605
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,816 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$295,000

25 Gannett Street, Augusta, ME 04330
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,020 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$282,000

27 Westbrook Terrace, Hampden, ME 04444
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,192 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$250,000

76 Cottage Shore Drive, Holden, ME 04429
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 670 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$240,000

1222 Route 168, Winn, ME 04495
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,680 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$235,000

150 Lincoln Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,950 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$220,000

324 Bennoch Road, Old Town, ME 04468
- 2 Baths
- 2,339 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$201,400

186 Bog Brook Road, Crystal, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,073 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$177,500

1140 Silver Ridge Road, Silver Ridge Twp, ME 04776
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,048 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$175,000

1 Washington Street, Milbridge, ME 04658
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$169,900

306 Minturn Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$160,000

5 Medford Road, Milo, ME 04463
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,152 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$159,000

11.6 Acres Waterfront Drive, Burlington, ME 04417
Sold
$159,000

1474 Dyer Brook Road, Dyer Brook, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$155,000

13 School Road, Charleston, ME 04422
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,283 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$153,000

107 Prospect Street, Dexter, ME 04930
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,080 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$148,000

Lot # 8.1 Station Road, Centerville Twp, ME 04623
Sold

$145,500

Lot 3 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Sold
$144,200

153 Main Street, Mattawamkeag, ME 04459
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,088 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$140,000

49 Davenport Street, Milford, ME 04461
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,250 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$133,000

184 Bowman Road, Cornville, ME 04976
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 680 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$132,000

183 Highland Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,080 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$112,000

12 Seventh Street, Old Town, ME 04468
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,620 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$85,000

69 Franklin Street, 28-34, Bucksport, ME 04416
- 4 Baths
- 3,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$72,000

24 Gendreau Road, Madawaska, ME 04773
Sold
$70,000

24 Albert Street, Milo, ME 04463
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,188 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$65,000

97 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$60,000

4 Gifford Street, Patten, ME 04765
- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,408 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$59,500

Lot 7 Dirty Glove Road, Springfield, ME 04487
Sold
$54,900

255 Cross Road, Greenfield Twp, ME 04418
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 670 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$49,999

233 Valley Road, Brooks, ME 04921
Sold
$49,000

329 Dexter Road, Saint Albans, ME 04971
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 700 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$45,000

0 Meadow Road, Addison, ME 04606
Sold

$45,000

125 Carter Road, Lot 1, Moscow, ME 04920
Sold

$38,500

79 Rowell Pond Road, Solon, ME 04979
Sold
$35,000

949 Enfield Road, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 2 Beds
- 840 Sq.Ft.
Pending

$30,000

Lot 160 Bangor Road, Stockton Springs, ME 04981