At a Glance
Median Income
$98,113
$49,645 per capita
Home Value
$636,100
Zillow: $659,023
Median Rent
$1,723/mo
46.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.0% smoking rate
How Cape Neddick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Neddick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape Neddick a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape Neddick residents earn a median household income of $98,113 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,645. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape Neddick is $636,100 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,023. Median rent is $1,723/month, with 46.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
52.1% of adults in Cape Neddick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Neddick has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,578
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,113
Per Capita$49,645
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
B
Home Value$636,100
Rent$1,723
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$659,023
Housing Units3,650
Rent Burden46.2%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Cape Neddick was built in 1976.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.