Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Westbrook

Affordability in Westbrook, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Westbrook is $1,392 and the median household income is $85,038 annually. About 39% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based housing options here serve a meaningful share of the community.

Westbrook has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 326 total affordable units, offering renters alternatives to market-rate pricing in the area.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Westbrook Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Westbrook, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Westbrook

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Westbrook scores a 50 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 32 (Some Transit) for transit, and 61 for bikeability. A personal vehicle will help for most errands, though some transit options and reasonable bike infrastructure are available.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools across 1 district serve Westbrook, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other school. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Westbrook

The median household income in Westbrook is $85,038 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $1,392 per month, per the same source.

Income-restricted housing in Westbrook can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. The 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city span 326 units, giving renters with qualifying incomes options below the local market rate.

Environmental Exposure

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Westbrook have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, indicating low flood exposure across the city's affordable housing stock.