Life in Brunswick research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brunswick over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brunswick:
The population in Brunswick is 16,928.
The median home value in Brunswick is $488,110.
The median income in Brunswick is $68,190.
The cost of living in Brunswick is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brunswick is $1,300.
The unemployment rate in Brunswick is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Brunswick is 7.3%.
The average high in Brunswick is None° and the average low is None°.
Crime in Brunswick summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brunswick. Key points include:
There were 286 total crimes in Brunswick in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brunswick is 1,262.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brunswick is 70.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brunswick is 1,191.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brunswick is -40.45% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brunswick / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 286 | 1,262.0 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 70.6 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.4 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 39.7 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 270 | 1,191.4 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 35.3 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 250 | 1,103.2 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 53.0 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Brunswick summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brunswick. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brunswick is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brunswick is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brunswick is $488,110.
The median income in Brunswick is $68,190.
| Living Expense | Brunswick | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
The average high in Brunswick is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Brunswick |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
The current population in Brunswick is 16,928. The population has increased 14.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,928 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 16,725 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 16,554 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 15,974 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 14,994 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 15,244 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 15,425 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 15,564 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,453 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 15,275 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 14,988 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 14,544 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 14,495 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 14,821 | - |
88.8% White with 15,031 White residents.
1.2% African American with 198 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 423 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 93 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 586 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 597 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brunswick | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 2.1% | 19.0% |
Brunswick is 52.8% female with 8,934 female residents.
Brunswick is 47.2% male with 7,993 male residents.
| Gender | Brunswick | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Brunswick completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Brunswick completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Brunswick completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Brunswick completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brunswick completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Brunswick completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Brunswick completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Brunswick completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Brunswick completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brunswick | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.1% of households in Brunswick earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Brunswick earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Brunswick earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Brunswick earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.5% of households in Brunswick earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Brunswick earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Brunswick earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Brunswick earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Brunswick earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Brunswick earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brunswick | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 8.4% | 12.6% |