Brewer, ME vs Waterville, ME

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

Brewer, ME is in Brewer, ME while Waterville, ME is in Waterville, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Waterville, ME is the more affordable option at $168,000 median — $30,500 less than Brewer, ME's $198,500. WYLT rates Brewer, ME as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Waterville, ME as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Brewer, ME has the stronger safety profile of the two. Brewer, ME has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Waterville, ME has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brewer, ME has Low flood risk and Waterville, ME has Low flood risk.

Brewer, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Brewer, ME scores 39/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Waterville, ME's 13/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Brewer, ME has the higher school rating — Brewer, ME rates 6.4/10 and Waterville, ME rates 6/10.