Profile for South Berwick, Maine, ME

South Berwick is on the Salmon Falls River

Dairy farming began here when a shipload of cows arrived in 1634

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 4. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.6 per 1,000 people.

Setting for Sarah Orne Jewett's "The Tory Lover"

Well-known residents have included:
· Sarah Orne Jewett, author

Local festivals include:

• Strawberry Festival - June 30, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park

Historic sites and museums: Hamilton House, Sarah Orne Jewett House, Counting House Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (33)

Colleges (1)

Communities (10)

Hotels (4)

Libraries (8)

Museums (2)

Parks (1)

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9% of South Berwick residents report German ancestry, and 17% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the South Berwick ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in South Berwick was $21,118, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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25% of South Berwick residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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South Berwick festival dates:

• Strawberry Festival - June 30, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in South Berwick, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $518.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,105.

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The average commute time for South Berwick workers is 27 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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