South Berwick is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 7,670 people and two associated neighborhoods, South Berwick is the 42nd largest community in Maine.
South Berwick real estate is some of the most expensive in Maine, although South Berwick house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
A relatively large number of people in South Berwick telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.93% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, South Berwick is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, South Berwick really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is South Berwick perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
The education level of South Berwick citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.05% of adults in South Berwick have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in South Berwick in 2022 was $43,246, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $172,984 for a family of four.
The people who call South Berwick home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of South Berwick residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in South Berwick include English, Irish, Italian, German, and French.
The most common language spoken in South Berwick is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Polish.