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Westbrook Publick

An independent guide to city government in Westbrook, Maine

Housing

New homes permitted, home values and rents, and the housing stock, from federal data.

Checked . Each source updates once or twice a year.

New homes permitted

Homes approved for construction each year by building permit, counted in housing units: a duplex is two. Some permitted homes are never built, and others take years to finish.

YearHomesIn buildings of 5+
2025163118
20249317
2023327246
2022430
2021640
202011966
201910373
20189224
201715796
201623196

So far in 2026, through Sep 2026: 251 homes.

Cities and towns report permits to the Census Bureau monthly or once a year. For months without a report, the Bureau estimates the count; those years are marked "partly estimated". Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.

Home values and rents

From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which samples households over five years (2020–2024). Each Westbrook figure has a margin of error (±) because it comes from a sample.

MeasureWestbrookMaine
Median home value$383,300±$18,783$296,600
Median rent, per month$1,392±$74$1,139
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent46.1%±7.448.4%
Renters paying 50% or more17.6%±5.021.8%

Home value is what owners estimate their home would sell for. Rent is gross rent, including utilities the renter pays. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, via Census Reporter.

Housing stock

Homes in Westbrook by who lives in them, 2020–2024.

HomesNumberShare
Lived in by the owner5,59258%
Rented3,54637%
Vacant4375%
of which seasonal or vacation homes501%
All homes9,575100%

Estimates from the American Community Survey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter.