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An honest guide to South Berwick: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A historic York County town on the Salmon Falls River, birthplace of author Sarah Orne Jewett.
🌲 Did you know? South Berwick is the birthplace of Sarah Orne Jewett, one of Maine's most celebrated authors.
By the numbers
As of May 2026, the typical home in South Berwick is worth about $529,000 — about 43% above the U.S. average of $370,000, rent runs about $1,390 a month, the median household income is $77,493.
| Typical home value | $529,000 | Zillow, May 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +43% | $370,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,390 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $77,493 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 3,441 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, May 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in South Berwick is about $529,000 as of May 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 43% above the U.S. average of $370,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in South Berwick runs about $1,390 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in South Berwick is about $77,493, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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