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Venture Past The Border User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Although I enjoy living in Brunswick, ME, there are very few things to do unless you travel outside the town limits. I've been here for about three years and moved to the area because I love the state of Maine. The cool air in the fall and the snowfall in the winter make up for t ...Read More he warmer temperatures in the spring and summer. There is a beauty in this area of the state that is like none other.

Many of the attractions that are in Brunswick are historical homes and museums. My favorite place to visit is the Skolfield-Whittier House on Park Row. You can take a tour of the home at almost any time during the year, but my favorite time to visit is at Christmas because the house is decorated with lights and old-fashioned items like red bows and candles. Wyler Gallery is a fun place to go if you like arts and crafts supplies or if you want to see some of the artwork from people who live in the town. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brunswick? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Street Historic District
      Brunswick Town Mall
      Hawthorne Playground
      Federal Street Historic District
      Nathaniel Davis Park
      250th Anniversary Park
      Brookfield Park
      Androscoggin Riverwalk Park

      Entertainment

      Eveningstar Cinema
      Icon Contemporary Art
      Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
      Harriet Beecher Stowe House
      Wish Theater
      Memorial Hall - Pickard Theater
      Fish Ladder Viewing
      Bowdoin College Museum of Art

      Food & Drink

      Joshua's
      Wilbur's Chocolates
      Moderation Brewing Company
      Domino's
      Gelato Fiasco
      Jack Magee's Pub & Grill
      Moulton Union Dining Hall
      Subway

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brunswick? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Brunswick.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brunswick? The cost of living in Brunswick is 112/100 - which is 9% higher than Maine.
      Brunswick
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brunswick? Brunswick crime rates are 1,427, which are 17% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,427 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Brunswick? The median income in Brunswick is $63,458 which is 25% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $63,45815% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,18725% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Brunswick a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Parkview Adventist Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brunswick home prices? Brunswick home prices are $237,600 - which is 35% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $237,60029% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0319% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Brunswick have good schools? The Brunswick graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Brunswick a good place to live? Brunswick has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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