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An honest guide to Berwick: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

York County
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7,500
Population
Maine
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A York County community near the New Hampshire border with a strong residential base.

🌲 Did you know? Berwick borders both New Hampshire and South Berwick along the Salmon Falls River.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Berwick, Maine (2026)

As of May 2026, the typical home in Berwick is worth about $477,000 β€” about 29% above the U.S. average of $370,000, rent runs about $1,044 a month, the median household income is $64,864.

Typical home value $477,000 Zillow, May 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +29% $370,000
Median rent (monthly) $1,044 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $64,864 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 2,085 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, May 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

How much does a house cost in Berwick, Maine?

The typical home value in Berwick is about $477,000 as of May 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 29% above the U.S. average of $370,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Berwick, Maine?

Typical rent in Berwick runs about $1,044 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Berwick, Maine?

The median household income in Berwick is about $64,864, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Berwick

πŸ›’ Grocery & Food Essential
Nature's Way Market β˜… 4.4 Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-3210
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πŸ”§ Plumbers Essential
Diamond Hill Plumbing & Heating LLC β˜… 4.6 Β· North Berwick
(207) 252-4627
Value Rooter Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-2879
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⚑ Electricians Essential
Cluff Electric LLC β˜… 5.0
(603) 970-1877
Linscott Electric LLC Β· South Berwick
(207) 450-2964
Rousseau Electric LLC Β· North Berwick
(207) 641-9513
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🌑️ Heating & Cooling Essential
Integrity Comfort Heating And Cooling β˜… 5.0 Β· South Berwick
(207) 704-0523
Heating contractor Β· South Berwick
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πŸ”₯ Firewood & Pellets Essential
Seacoast Firewood β˜… 4.7 Β· York
(207) 251-9280
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❄️ Snow Removal Essential
πŸš— Auto Repair
🐾 Veterinarians
Linell Margaret DVM β˜… 5.0 Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-2123
Salmon Falls Animal Hospital β˜… 4.5 Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-2123
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🍽️ Restaurants
The Early Bird β˜… 4.7 Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-8100
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πŸ’ͺ Gyms & Fitness
β›Ί Camping & Outdoors
βš“ Marine & Boating
πŸ• Pet Boarding & Kennels
πŸ’ Wedding Services
πŸŽ‰ Event Venues
The Barn at Dunn Farm
(207) 384-5684
Spring Hill Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-2693
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🎨 Arts and Crafts
πŸ’ƒ Dance Studios
Brixham Danceworks Β· South Berwick
(207) 384-2147
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🎭 Theater and Entertainment

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