Less Portland traffic with plenty of suburban convenience
Once a paper mill town on the outskirts of Portland, Maine, Westbrook has transformed into a bona fide suburb with its own Main Street downtown area. Just east of all the shops and restaurants, Cumberland Mills encompasses the residential area between the Presumpscot River and Interstate 95. As housing prices in Portland skyrocket, more and more people are moving to the edges of the city, resulting in a jump in population in the once-sleepy suburbs like Cumberland Mills. Today, this community boasts charming homes and hard-to-beat convenience, with big-box shopping near Interstate 95 on one end and local restaurants and town parks at the other. “Main Street is getting huge. And with the new mixed-used development at Rock Row, the buzz around Westbrook is palpable,” says Amy Mulkerin, who owns Mulkerin Real Estate and has sold multiple homes in town.
Cumberland Mills' Main St. runs along the Presumpscot River just outside Portland, Maine.
Welcome to Cumberland Mills, located in Westbrook, Maine
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Classic home styles from throughout the 20th century
Cumberland Mills is a mix of retail, industrial and residential space, with the busy shopping centers near Interstate 95 replaced by tree-lined streets further down Cumberland Street. Houses here are occupied by a mix of renters and owners, with many properties being duplexes. Early 20th-century constructions are common, such as 1920s American Foursquares with coastal shingle siding, though the neighborhood also has some ranch-style homes from the 1960s. A two-bedroom townhouse or a three-bedroom Cape Cod can sell for as low as $240,000, though a spacious, five-bedroom home can list for upwards of $550,000. The housing market in Cumberland Mills has been heating up, with the average home selling in just eight days.
Cumberland Mills has well kept single family homes with covered porch.
Most homes in the Cumberland Mills neighborhood have separate detached garages.
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Students kickstart their careers at Westbrook High
Public school students are zoned to the Westbrook School Department, where kids can start at Canal School, before moving up to Westbrook Middle after the fourth grade. Both schools score a C from Niche. Westbrook High, which earns a C-minus, is directly next door to the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center, where students can take career technical education classes.
Westbrook Middle School
Welcome to Westbrook High School, located in Westbrook, Maine
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Athletic fields and riverfront recreation
Residents near Main Street might hear families cheering from Fraser Field, a popular spot for youth games. The facility also has tennis courts and a trail to Riverbank Park just down the road. As the main park in Westbrook’s small downtown area, kids and adults alike enjoy outdoor recreation along the Presumpscot River. More than just a scenic spot to swing and slide on the playground or go for a stroll on the riverbank, the park is also a gathering place for the community. Westbrook Together Days, an annual celebration of the town’s community spirit, takes place at Riverfront Park. It’s a full day of festivities kicked off by a parade and wrapped up with fireworks.
Shoot some hoops at Fraser Field.
Enjoy a day with the family at the playground in Riverbank Park.
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Local dining and nearby groceries
Chain restaurants and big-box shopping can be found near the I-95 entrance on the eastern end of Cumberland Mills. Residents can easily grab groceries from Market Basket or shop for clothes and home goods at Kohl’s. A new mixed-use development, Rock Row, is set to bring more retail, restaurants and a medical campus to the area in the next few years. “There’s a lot already there, but they’ve been filling up the quarry and turning it into a lake, and eventually, there’s going to be all kinds of restaurants around it,” Mulkerin says of the new development. On the opposite end of the neighborhood along Main Street is a cluster of local restaurants, with even more a mile away in Westbrook’s downtown area. Near Fraser Field, residents can wake up with a homestyle breakfast from Brea Lu or round out the night with a cold pint and deliciously greasy bar food from Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports.
Grab your essentials at Market Basket.
Brea Lu Cafe l has a brunch style menu.
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Highway access for convenient travel
An Interstate 95 entrance is directly east of the neighborhood, making it easy to get around the Portland area, with connections to I-295 as well. Cumberland Mills is a largely car-dependent neighborhood, but residents can catch Greater Portland Metro buses from Main Street. Downtown Portland is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car, and the Portland International Jetport is just 10 minutes away for easy travel across the globe.
Interstate 95 instersects Main St. in Cumberland Mills.
Main St. runs past Rock Row Shopping Center in Cumberland Mills.
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Parks in this Area
Riverbank Park
Fore River Sanctuary
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Nasons Corner Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Fraser Field
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Forest City Trail
Trails
Hiking
Westbrook Together Days
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
11 min drive
Bus
Main St & 389 Main St
Bus
Main St & Liza Harmon Dr
Bus
Main St & Riverside St
Bus
Westbrook City Hall
Bus
Main St & Locust St
Bus
Main St & Tramway Ln
Bus
Main St & 250 Main St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cumberland Mills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cumberland Mills, Westbrook sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cumberland Mills, Westbrook over the last 12 months is $437,753, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,722
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,183
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,534
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.5%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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