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New Gloucester

New Gloucester

Rural Neighborhood in Durham, Maine

Androscoggin County 04260

Neighborhood Reviews
4.4
$450,250 Average Value
$270 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A rural farming community with nature trails and waterways

Pine forests, stretches of farmland and old New England homes characterize the rural New Gloucester neighborhood. Situated in northern Cumberland County, the community enjoys large lots and quiet country roads without sacrificing access to the state’s larger cities. “We’ve maintained a great balance of environmental protection, historic preservation and limited economic development opportunities,” Town Manager Bill Kerbin Jr. says. Working farms operate farm stands with local produce, while nearby parks and waterways offer frequent opportunities to go fishing or hiking. With access to state highways and interstates, residents enjoy access to amenities while living in a slower-paced atmosphere.

Enjoy Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucster.
Enjoy Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucster.
New Gloucester has plenty of farmland.
New Gloucester has plenty of farmland.
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19th century capes on spacious, wooded lots

“There are some streets where you have a grouping of homes, but for the most part, they’re spaced out,” Kerbin says. Most homes are accompanied by acres of property, and many are situated in wooded enclaves further from the road. Those looking to build their own home can find a 5-acre lot for about $150,000. Ranches and bilevels built in the 1990s and early 2000s are priced between $300,000 and $400,000. A Cape Cod built in the mid-19th century costs about $450,000, while homebuyers can find a rustic home on a working farm that was built in the 1980s for almost $1 million.

This lakeside property is typical in New Gloucester.
This lakeside property is typical in New Gloucester.
This rustic Cape Cod is nestled in New Gloucester.
This rustic Cape Cod is nestled in New Gloucester.
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Career certification at Gray-New Gloucester High

Children start kindergarten at Memorial School, which has a B-minus grade from Niche. In third grade, students go to Burchard A. Dunn School and then advance to Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, which both have B grades. Students finish at B-minus-rated Gray-New Gloucester High, where students can enroll in career pathways to begin studying their field of interest in high school. The high school offers certification options for auto collision technology, carpentry, masonry, culinary concepts and more.

Burchard Dunn School for Pre-K and 3 and 4
Burchard Dunn School for Pre-K and 3 and 4
Gray - New Gloucester High School is ranked 14th in the state.
Gray - New Gloucester High School is ranked 14th in the state.
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is an above average, public school located in Gray, ME.
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is an above average, public school located in Gray, ME.
Memorial School is for grades K-2
Memorial School is for grades K-2
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Learn and explore at Pineland Farms

Near the southeast corner of the neighborhood sits a 5,000-acre working farm called Pineland Farms, an agribusiness that is part farm and part educational and recreational venue. In the warmer months, residents can stroll among apple trees and blueberry bushes, explore the 1-acre flower garden, listen to children’s story times in the barn or take a full moon hike. Pineland Farms is the town’s go-to place for sledding, and afterward, residents can warm up with a snack in one of the farm’s heated crystal balls. The neighborhood also hosts the New Gloucester Fairgrounds, which used to be used for horse racing and is now a public outdoor space with a track and volleyball court. Residents only live about 15 miles from the coast, but they can find a beach in the neighborhood. Outlet Beach offers access to Sabbathday Lake for boating and swimming.

Visit the campus of Pineland Farms
Visit the campus of Pineland Farms
Welcome to Pineland Farms
Welcome to Pineland Farms
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14 miles to Auburn and 24 miles to Portland

There aren’t sidewalks or public transportation options in this rural neighborhood, so residents rely on cars to shop and drive to work. U.S. Route 202 and Interstate 95 both run north-south through New Gloucester, making it easy for locals to drive to surrounding cities. Auburn is 14 miles north, Freeport is 15 miles east and Portland is 24 miles southeast.

Route 202 is the main thoroughfare running through New Gloucester.
Route 202 is the main thoroughfare running through New Gloucester.
New Gloucester is a rural town in Cumberland County, Maine.
New Gloucester is a rural town in Cumberland County, Maine.
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Enjoy beer and pizza at Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company

There aren’t many restaurants in the neighborhood, but Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company recently opened a location in New Gloucester and serves Maine brews and craft pizza in a comfortable rustic environment. Residents drive 6 miles south to Gray for more dining options, like Two Mums Kitchen, which serves classic comfort food. Gray also houses grocery stores like Hannaford and some retail options. “Most people drive to Freeport to shop at the outlet malls, though. That’s definitely the largest shopping option in the area,” says Ciara Gendron, a central Maine native.

Brickyard Hollow Brewing is the premier restaurant in the heart of New Gloucester.
Brickyard Hollow Brewing is the premier restaurant in the heart of New Gloucester.
Two Mums Kitchen near New Gloucester has a 4.8-star rating on Google Maps.
Two Mums Kitchen near New Gloucester has a 4.8-star rating on Google Maps.
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Go apple picking or choose a fresh holiday tree from Thompson’s Orchards

True to its name, the New Gloucester Fairgrounds hosts a volunteer-operated community fair with carnival rides, live music and local vendors. In the fall, locals can go to Thompson’s Orchards for hayrides and apple picking and stop by the farm stand for local goods and fresh-pressed cider. Seasonal events extend through December as the orchard transitions to offering holiday trees and wreaths, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa.

The New Gloucester Fairgrounds hosts many events throughout the year.
The New Gloucester Fairgrounds hosts many events throughout the year.
Families enjoy the playground at the fairgrounds in New Gloucester.
Families enjoy the playground at the fairgrounds in New Gloucester.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International Jetport

38 min drive

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
1/5/2017 Niche Review
New Gloucester, ME is a small community located between Portland, ME and the Lewiston/Auburn, ME area.
5.0 Current Resident
7/2/2018 Niche Review
I have been a New Gloucester resident for the past year. New Gloucester is a great place to live. It is surrounded by many different lakes, with easy access to all of them. From what I know I would not change anything about the town I live in.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime New Gloucester US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$475,000
Median Single Family Price
$465,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$490,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,503
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,715
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
87,991

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,457
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,773
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,933

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.6%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
50''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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