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North Berwick is a small town of 1,806 in Maine, with a median household income of $50,579
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Berwick stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Berwick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Berwick 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: 98.6
North Berwick's overall cost of living index is 98.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Berwick costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Berwick, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,055
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,579
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Berwick's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
170.6 /100k
Property Crime
284.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Berwick is served primarily by RSU 60/MSAD 60.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Berwick, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 60/MSAD 60
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Berwick sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 78.9°F in July,
with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 70.1 inches of snow per year.
North Berwick's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Berwick roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $286,900 and median rent is $1,055/month.
North Berwick's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Berwick are operated by RSU 60/MSAD 60.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Berwick, ME has a population of 1,806, a median household income of $50,579, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Berwick averages 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches
with about 70.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Berwick, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03906.
The population of North Berwick, Maine is 1,806 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Berwick: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $286,900, median household income $50,579, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Berwick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
