City safety & data profile

WestbrookME

Westbrook, ME is a 18K-resident city in Cumberland County with a median household income of $85,038.

Cumberland County, Maine. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Westbrook, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Westbrook has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $383,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$85,038
Median income
$383,300
Median home
8%
Poverty rate

The read on Westbrook

Westbrook posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Westbrook area.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Westbrook

Where Westbrook income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,038 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ME $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Westbrook, ME beyond the headline numbers

Westbrook sits inside Cumberland County, Maine, at roughly 43.68°N, -70.37°W. Population 17,978, $85,038 median household income. Median home value $383,300, median rent $1,392. Poverty rate 8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Westbrook's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.4%, then high blood pressure at 31.2%. 1 hospital in/around Westbrook, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Westbrook from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,978
Westbrook
Median Income
$85,038
+25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$383,300
+68% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cumberland County) - Westbrook's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
309K+9%
Median Income
$95,677+67%
Median Home Value
$451,200+87%
Poverty Rate
7.3%-36%
Unemployment
3.1%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Westbrook, ME
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Poverty Rate
8% -44% vs avg
Unemployment 2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.3%
Work From Home 17.8%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 82.3%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.2%
Obesity
27.8%
Physical Inactivity
18.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Current Asthma
12.4%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Diabetes
8.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.3%
Annual Checkup 78.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Westbrook, ME? ▼
Westbrook, ME has a population of 17,978 people, located in Cumberland County, Maine.
What is the median household income in Westbrook? ▼
The median household income in Westbrook, ME is $85,038 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8%.
What is the median home value in Westbrook? ▼
The median home value in Westbrook, ME is $383,300. Median rent is $1,392/month.
What are the top health concerns in Westbrook? ▼
The top health indicators in Westbrook include Short Sleep Duration (31.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.2%), Obesity (27.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Westbrook? ▼
Westbrook has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Westbrook? ▼
The median age in Westbrook, ME is 37.4 years. 41.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Westbrook, ME is located in Cumberland County, Maine. With a population of 18K and a $85,038 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Westbrook area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Westbrook's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Westbrook area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Westbrook against Maine peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maine

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cumberland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.