Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
South Berwick, ME
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,265
Population
7,415
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A wooded suburb off Salmon Falls River
Riverfront
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
Nestled along the Salmon Falls River on the Maine-New Hampshire state line, this expansive suburb includes a charming residential area and sprawling woodlands. A natural beauty, South Berwick attracts an array of residents for its sense of seclusion and family-friendly atmosphere. South Berwick’s community is close-knit and thrives based on small businesses and an excellent public school district. South Berwick is home to Berwick Academy, so the private schools in this town are top-notch as well. Restaurants, cafes, fresh markets, and historic homes line the streets of central South Berwick. The remainder of the town offers a few suburban neighborhoods and scenic roadways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,986
Average: $117,598
Education
2,296
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,494
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Berwick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Berwick, ME is $1,265 for one bedroom, $2,042 for two bedrooms, and $2,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Berwick has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,265/month
564 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Berwick, ME is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
682 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Powderhouse Hill Ski Area
- Vaughan Woods State Park
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire
- Woodman Institute Museum
- York's Wild Kingdom
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
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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.