Maine Real Estate & Relocation Guide

New Gloucester, Maine

Population: 4,803

Located in Cumberland County

New Gloucester can boast, along with the rest of the state of Maine that is the best place to raise kids! Maine took home the gold. A national advocacy group for children has confirmed what many New Gloucester residents consider obvious.

Those who assume that this part of the country has mostly a cold and dreary climate, find that nothing couldn't be further from the truth. New Gloucester enjoys 5 complete seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall and Mud! Summertime temperatures hover in the 70's and 80's and rarely hit the 90's. Winters can get on the chilly side, if it hits below zero, the mercury doesn't stay there for long. What a great place to enjoy all kinds of year round recreational activities.

New Gloucester boasts an excellent educational system, outstanding athletic programs, and some of the finer recreational facilities in the state. New Gloucester is a warm, friendly, progressive community and an excellent place to call home.

Attractive homes, from restored colonials to contemporary designs, grace the countryside. Many of the homes are on the Historical Register of Maine and have been lovingly restored and maintained. The newer homes lie on the outskirts of the town, and most of them are built on large tracts of land. Housing is reasonably priced, the average 2,500 square foot home will run from $200,000 to $350,000 depending on the size of the plot.

New Gloucester also is ideally located, with just a short drive to cities like Auburn, Lewiston and Portland. There are plenty of things to do for fun in and around New Gloucester. With its proximity to the Atlantic coast, along with many other lakes and ponds, New Gloucester is a fisherman's delight. The nearby picturesque beaches are also great for swimming, strolling along or simply taking a nap.

With all this and more, why are you still reading this? Come for yourself and see why this is such a great place to live!