Apartments for rent in Westbrook, ME

The town of Westbrook, Maine is home to just over 18,000 people. Retirees are common, as they make up 17% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 41, is younger than most cities in Maine. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 38% of residents rent. The average rent of $901/month is slightly above the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Westbrook has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 16% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Westbrook residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 26% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Westbrook workers bring in an average annual income of around $64K, about the same as the average Maine resident. Westbrook, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Westbrook residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Many residents (47%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not used widely. Relatively few commuters walk to work.