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Brewer, ME vs Rockland, ME

Brewer, ME vs Rockland, ME: What the data shows

Brewer, ME is in Brewer, ME while Rockland, ME is in Rockland, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Rockland, ME is the more affordable option at $195,800 median — $2,700 less than Brewer, ME's $198,500. WYLT rates Brewer, ME as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Rockland, ME as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Brewer, ME has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Rockland, ME has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Brewer, ME has Low flood risk and Rockland, ME has Low flood risk.

Brewer, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Brewer, ME scores 39/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Rockland, ME's 6/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Brewer, ME has the higher school rating Brewer, ME rates 6.4/10 and Rockland, ME rates 4.2/10.

CategoryBrewer, MERockland, ME
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$199K$196K

Lower price

Median Rent$970$948

Lower rent

Median Income$56K

Higher income

$52K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score39/100

More walkable

6/100
Transit Score1/10014/100

Better transit

Bike Score1/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute120 min35 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeAA
Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeLowLow
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.4/10

Better schools

4.2/10
Best for
FamiliesRetireesRemote workers
Families with young childrenRetirees seeking a peaceful environmentDog owners and nature lovers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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