Question 1

Is Gardiner, ME or Westbrook, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Gardiner, ME is approximately $182,100 and in Westbrook, ME it is approximately $300,400 — a difference of $118,300.

Question 2

Is Gardiner, ME or Westbrook, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME scores higher on safety. Gardiner, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Westbrook, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Gardiner, ME or Westbrook, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Westbrook, ME is more walkable. Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Westbrook, ME has a Walk Score of 25/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Gardiner, ME or Westbrook, ME?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME has higher-rated schools. Gardiner, ME has a school rating of 5.9/10 and Westbrook, ME has a rating of 5.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Gardiner, ME or Westbrook, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gardiner, ME	Westbrook, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$182K ✓ Lower price	$300K
Median Rent	$922 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$70K	$81K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100	25/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	90 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.9/10	5.9/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers	familiesremote workerspet owners

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