Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Brewer
Brewer, ME Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,308
Population
9,449
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Tranquil small-town living along the Penobscot River
Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Picturesque
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Situated across the Penobscot River from Bangor, Brewer exudes a charming small-town vibe with an array of historic buildings and homes as well as stretches of green space and a strong sense of community. Brewer offers a variety of townhomes, condos, and apartments available for rent along tranquil tree-lined streets, contributing to its laidback atmosphere.
In addition to its many peaceful residences, Brewer contains a bevy of antique shops, specialty stores, brewing companies, markets, and local eateries along Main Street and Wilson Street. Brewer also attracts many for its excellent public schools and its close proximity to numerous institutions of higher learning, such as Husson University and the University of Maine. Quick access to I-395 and Bangor International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Brewer easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,476
Average: $71,965
Education
2,601
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,897
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brewer has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brewer, ME is $761 for a studio, $1,308 for one bedroom, and $1,132 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brewer has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,308/month
577 Sq Ft
House
$2,375/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brewer, ME is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
884 Students
Washington Street School Building
Public
Grades 1-3
295 Students
Public
Grades 4-5
221 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
884 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
285 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
720 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maine Discovery Museum
- Fields Pond Audubon Center
- Allagash State Wilderness Waterway
- Challenger Learning Center of Maine
- West Penjajawoc Grasslands
Airports
- Bangor International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.