Much like the surrounding areas, it is somewhat less expensive compared to the rest of the nation. Compared to the city of Bangor, it is close to average.
Home prices
The median home in Brewer costs $162,100. In comparison to nearby areas it is about $1,640 (1%) higher.It is approximately $55,400 (25%) lower compared to the rest of the country, and is about $5,100 (3%) higher in comparison to the city of Bangor.
Rents
Brewer's median rent is $865 a month. This is roughly $36 (4%) higher compared to its nearby areas.It is roughly $197 (18%) lower compared to the United States as a whole, and it is roughly $49 (6%) higher in comparison to the city of Bangor.
Nearby places
Hampden
Hampden is Brewer's neighbor to the southwest. Its housing prices are a little more expensive. The cost of the median home in Hampden is $210,500, which works out to $48,400 (22%) higher than Brewer. Rent there is fairly similar. The median rent in Hampden is $869 per month, which is very similar to Brewer.
Orono
Orono is about 6 miles north of Brewer. Its housing prices are a bit more expensive. The median home cost in Orono is $172,800, which is $10,700 (6%) higher than Brewer. Its rents are pretty similar. The median rent in Orono is $907 per month, which is $42 (4%) higher than Brewer.
Winterport
Winterport is about 10 miles southwest of Brewer. The real estate prices there are a little more expensive. Winterport's median home cost is $172,500, which works out to $10,400 (6%) higher than Brewer. Rent there is a bit less expensive. The median monthly rent in Winterport is $706, which works out to $159 (22%) lower than Brewer.
Old Town
Old Town is about 10 miles north from Brewer. Its real estate prices are a bit less expensive. The median home in Old Town costs $135,700, which is $26,400 (19%) lower than Brewer. The rent there is a little less expensive. Old Town's median monthly rent is $762, which is $103 (13%) lower than Brewer.
Milford
Milford is roughly 11 miles north from Brewer. The housing prices there are a lot less expensive. The median home in Milford is valued at $110,800, which comes out to $51,300 (46%) lower than Brewer. The rent there is fairly similar. In Milford the median monthly rent is $901, which works out to $36 (3%) higher than Brewer.