Westbrook

Westbrook, Maine Overview

Westbrook ranks #1 of 20 cities in Maine, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 68.4/100. The city stands out in Safety (87/100) and Education (81/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Westbrook

Westbrook’s median household income of $85,868 is 25% above the Maine median of $68,810, and its 2.5% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.2%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 3.3% recently.

Safety in Westbrook

Westbrook’s violent crime rate of 192.8 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 1117.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Westbrook

The median home value is $341,800. Median monthly rent is $1,373. Renters spend 19.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Westbrook

Westbrook’s adult obesity rate of 27.8% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.9%. Residents report an average of 18.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Westbrook

Westbrook has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $21,627 per student, well above the national median. The city has 5 public schools serving 2,310 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Westbrook

The annual average temperature in Westbrook is 49.2°F. Summers average 66.8°F. Winters average 31.6°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.4 inches per year. 15.8% of workers in Westbrook work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 17.6 minutes is notably short.

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