At a Glance
Median Income
$118,922
$104,565 per capita
Home Value
$805,200
Zillow: $1,044,116
Violent Crime
55/100K
792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Kennebunkport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennebunkport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennebunkport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennebunkport residents earn a median household income of $118,922 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,565. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Kennebunkport is $805,200 , 186% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,044,116. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Kennebunkport reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 792/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.3% of adults in Kennebunkport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennebunkport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,450
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,922
Per Capita$104,565
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
C+
Home Value$805,200
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$1,044,116
Housing Units935
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property792/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary137/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennebunkport was built in 1957.
40.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.