Geography
Brunswick is in southeastern Maine, just a few miles from the Atlantic coast.
Cultural Attractions
Maine State Music Theatre, located on the Bowdoin campus, presents professional musical theater productions during the summer.
Recreation
The Androscoggin Bike Path, which offers scenic views of the river below, is popular with locals for hiking, biking, and rollerblading.
Historical
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the 1852 antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin while living in Brunswick.
Economy
The Brunswick Naval Air Station is a major local employer.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 14,972
- Population under 55:
- 68.1%
- Population over 55:
- 31.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Boston
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 76°F July High, -1°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $38,777
- Median home price:
- N/A
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 5.7%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 12/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 18/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 172
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