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Frenchtown evolves from its industrial roots
Frenchtown is a historically French-speaking neighborhood of Westbrook, a Portland suburb that was long bedeviled by its reputation. “It used to have a paper company, and it would make a terrible smell,” says Chris Lavoie, a broker at Domaine Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty. Westbrook plants still produce some paper products, but changes to the mills did away with the odor years ago. Since then, Westbrook has worked to revitalize itself with new amenities. For evidence, look no further than the Dana Warp Mill in Frenchtown. The 19th-century mill was repurposed into a multi-use building that today is home to a gym, thrift store, tech company and more. “It’s been a slow but consistent process of bringing that community back,” says Lavoie, who has sold homes in the Portland metro for 20 years. “It’s been looked down upon in some ways, but the town is great.”
Frenchtown home styles from this minimal traditional house to older Victorians.
Lower home prices in the Portland suburbs
French-Canadian immigrants moved into the neighborhood as early as the 1850s, and many of the homes were built over the next century. As a result, vintage home styles abound, with Victorians, Colonial Revivals and American Foursquare houses all packed together. The residents have diversified from the French-speaking population of yesteryear. The lower home prices found in Westbrook compared to Portland are probably the biggest draw to the housing market, Lavoie says. “Some people are now fleeing Portland, because it’s more expensive, to go to the suburbs.” The median sales price in Frenchtown is roughly $350,000, though some houses fetch $675,000 or more.
Westbrook High School teaches engineering, graphic novels
If Frenchtown students attend Westbrook Public Schools, then they’re a block away from the closest elementary school: Congin School. Niche gives the school a grade of C. Older students may take classes at C-rated Westbrook Middle School or Westbrook High School, graded a B-minus. Westbrook High presents teens with a wide variety of elective options that explore graphic novels, engineering and wilderness survival.
Congin School is the closest public elementary school to Frenchtown.
Westbrook Middle School serves students in Westbrook, Maine.
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Pizza, craft beer and more in downtown Westbrook
For a neighborhood spot with bar food, cold drinks and the sounds of buttons smashing and pinballs bouncing, locals can pop into Wessie’s Den, a tavern-arcade combo. Westbrook’s restaurant scene is concentrated across the Presumpscot River, less than a mile from Frenchtown. Nearly 20 restaurants and watering holes line a 1-mile stretch of Main Street. They vary from Mast Landing Brewing Co. to Blazes Burgers. A mile from Frenchtown, Hannaford stocks produce, fresh seafood and other groceries. For medical services, residents head 5 miles east to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Frenchtown residents can cross the river for pizza at Portland Pie Co.
More than 20 beers are on tap at Westbrook's Mast Landing Brewing Co.
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Wander through the woods of Westbrook City Forest
Westbrook residents can head north on Bridge Street to access two very different recreation options. One is the Westbrook Little League complex, a trio of fields that host baseball and softball leagues for kids between 4 and 12 years old. The other is Westbrook City Forest, a rustic preserve with a 3-mile trail that takes hikers and mountain bikers through corridors of evergreen trees. In between is the Westbrook Community Center, offering everything from pickleball matches to snorkel training.
Parties by the quarry at Westbrook’s Rock Row
Westbrook festivities are often held alongside a 300-foot-deep quarry. In 2023, Quarryside at Rock Row opened to host events next to the water-filled chasm. From weekend concerts to holiday markets, locals flock to Quarryside at Rock Row throughout the year. Eventgoers don’t go thirsty, as Portland-based Lone Pine Brewing Co. operates an on-site beer garden.
A quick drive to Portland
Westbrook acts as a suburb of Portland, but the city is just down the road. If drivers go east on Cumberland Street from Frenchtown, it’s 5 miles to Portland. Greater Portland Metro operates a Westbrook line, so residents may elect to take the bus to Portland rather than drive. For trips that require a flight, Portland International Jetport is 5 miles from Frenchtown.
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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
14 min drive
Bus
Myrtle St & Prince St
Bus
Brown St & King St
Bus
Myrtle St & Bridge St
Bus
Brown St & Walker St
Bus
Bridge St & Everett St
Bus
Bridge St & Cumberland St
Bus
Bridge St & Dana Ct
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Frenchtown
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Frenchtown, Westbrook sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Frenchtown, Westbrook over the last 12 months is $412,573, up 2% 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
2,077
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,446
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,145
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.8%
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®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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