At a Glance
Median Income
$93,167
$48,289 per capita
Home Value
$429,600
Zillow: $620,522
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.0% smoking rate
How Kennebunk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennebunk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennebunk a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennebunk residents earn a median household income of $93,167 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,289. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% 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 Kennebunk is $429,600 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,522. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 27.9% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Kennebunk reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 640/100K.
Education
52.3% of adults in Kennebunk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennebunk has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,008
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,167
Per Capita$48,289
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$429,600
Rent$1,411
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$620,522
Housing Units3,117
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property640/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation67 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+27.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennebunk was built in 1972.
36.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% 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.