What are the schools like in Brunswick, ME?

Brunswick is served primarily by Brunswick Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Brunswick?

The median household income in Brunswick, ME is $66,696 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Brunswick, ME?

Brunswick has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.8 inches.

Brunswick, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brunswick, ME affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brunswick is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $304,800 and the median rent is $1,180 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brunswick, ME?

Brunswick has a violent crime rate of 70.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1191.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brunswick, ME a Good Place to Live?

Brunswick is a small city of 16,725 in Maine, with a median household income of $66,696 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Brunswick stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brunswick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brunswick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.8

Brunswick's overall cost of living index is 99.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brunswick costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brunswick, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$304,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,180	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,696	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brunswick's violent crime rate is 70.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.6 /100k

Property Crime

1191.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brunswick is served primarily by Brunswick Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brunswick, ME	National Avg
School District	Brunswick Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brunswick sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 66.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brunswick, ME
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	66.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brunswick, ME	National Avg
Population	16,725	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Topsham, ME 4 mi Bath, ME 6 mi Freeport, ME 8 mi Bowdoinham, ME 9 mi Lisbon Falls, ME 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Brunswick

Brunswick, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04011

Brunswick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick, ME affordable or expensive?

Brunswick's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brunswick roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $304,800 and median rent is $1,180/month.

What is the crime rate in Brunswick, ME?

Brunswick's violent crime rate is 70.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brunswick?

Public schools in Brunswick are operated by Brunswick Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brunswick, ME a good place to live?

Brunswick, ME has a population of 16,725, a median household income of $66,696, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brunswick?

Brunswick averages 30.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 66.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brunswick?

Brunswick, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04011.

What is the population of Brunswick?

The population of Brunswick, Maine is 16,725 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brunswick?

Key numbers for living in Brunswick: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $304,800, median household income $66,696, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brunswick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.