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Berwick, ME

Berwick, ME.

Population: 8,175 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Berwick, ME is $484,345 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $542,000 after a median 25 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coastalflooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$484,345

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$484,345
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$484,345
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$542,000
Median list price
$592,450
Median price per sqft
$272
1-year sale-price change
+11.8%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Noble Middle School, Eric L Knowlton School, Vivian E Hussey School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Somersworth Sanitary Landfill (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
55.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,236
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,263

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (51 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Perrotti Skyranch Airfield (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,271 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,436
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,659
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BerwickState medianUS median
Median home value$484,345$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$542,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,436$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Berwick, ME?
$484,345.
What is the median sale price in Berwick, ME?
$542,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Berwick, ME?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Berwick, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,762/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Berwick, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Berwick, ME in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Berwick, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berwick, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berwick, ME?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Somersworth Sanitary Landfill, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Berwick, ME?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Berwick, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Berwick, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Berwick, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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