Small, Town on The Water voted ‘best place to live’

In 2022, Downeast Magazine published and article that pointed to towns they love for their quality of life — easy access to the Maine outdoors, lively or up-and-coming Main Streets, proximity to interesting dining and retail—and sure enough, Belfast took first prize! For good reason. This coastal Maine town has everything you need to live a life full of the freshest of farm ingredients, small community, and Maine’s incredible ocean and forest.

What we love:

Local Businesses

Fresh Farm Food

Walking Trails and Paths

Community Oriented

Located in Cumberland County, Maine

20m to Portland

1.75hr to Boston

2hr to Bangor

50m to Portsmouth

Nearest Cities By Car

First-hand Hay Runner insight

"Westbrook is the ideal place to live - Portland is right at hand but it feels like a small town! The city & the folks who live there have worked hard to make sure that living in Westbrook is great. The schools are good, downtown is adorable and walkable, and those of us living here know it takes all kinds of different folks to make a city!"

-Kelsey Dunham, Finance Manager

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Formerly an industrial site, the Westbrook River Walk is an example of an incredible transformation from the city's industrial roots to a sweet place for a walk and some peach and quiet. You’ll find many spots for a photo or two along the river, on the gravel, pavement or boardwalk next to the river.
Move to Maine, and trust us, everyone will want to know. The truth is, yes! However, the ocean at our footsteps keeps it tolerable, and you will adapt. You’ll want a good jacket, and before you know it, at the end of March, Spring will lead us to our ever so loved Summer. If you want more snow, head West.
The other great part of a Maine Winter? Even though there are plenty of attractions in Greater Portland to share with tourists, traffic will be lower in the Winter, so throw on a pair of boots and enjoy!
We’ve got some stats:
According to the US census, median household income is $71,335 . The average home price: $216,400 , and the average rental is around $900.