What are the schools like in Westbrook, ME?

Westbrook is served primarily by Westbrook Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Westbrook?

The median household income in Westbrook, ME is $81,198 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Westbrook, ME?

Westbrook has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Westbrook, ME affordable or expensive?

Westbrook's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westbrook is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,400 and the median rent is $1,302 per month.

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

Westbrook has a violent crime rate of 174.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1154.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westbrook, ME a Good Place to Live?

Westbrook is a small city of 20,339 in Maine, with a median household income of $81,198 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Westbrook 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 Westbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westbrook 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: 100.5

Westbrook's overall cost of living index is 100.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westbrook costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westbrook, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,302	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,198	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westbrook's violent crime rate is 174.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.7 /100k

Property Crime

1154.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Westbrook is served primarily by Westbrook Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westbrook, ME	National Avg
School District	Westbrook Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westbrook sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westbrook, ME
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Westbrook, ME	National Avg
Population	20,339	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Westbrook

Westbrook, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westbrook, ME affordable or expensive?

Westbrook's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westbrook roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,400 and median rent is $1,302/month.

What is the crime rate in Westbrook, ME?

Westbrook's violent crime rate is 174.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1154.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westbrook?

Public schools in Westbrook are operated by Westbrook Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westbrook, ME a good place to live?

Westbrook, ME has a population of 20,339, a median household income of $81,198, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Westbrook?

Westbrook averages 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westbrook?

Westbrook, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04092.

What is the population of Westbrook?

The population of Westbrook, Maine is 20,339 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westbrook?

Key numbers for living in Westbrook: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $300,400, median household income $81,198, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.