Kittery Point, ME

Maine · Metropolitan Area

Kittery Point is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,008. Residents earn $138,185 per year, which is 84% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,008 Population 528/sq mi density
$138,185 Median Income $71,652 per capita
$454,900 Home Value
$1,787 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,185 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$454,900 home value, $1,787/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,185
84% higher than US avg
Home Value $454,900
61% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.9%
90% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,787
54% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Kittery Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,008
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,185
Per Capita$71,652
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$454,900
Rent$1,787
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation45 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Libraries30

Is Kittery Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kittery Point receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kittery Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kittery Point is $138,185, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Kittery Point among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kittery Point is $454,900, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Kittery Point is a highly educated community — 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Kittery Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 65.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Kittery Point has a population of 1,008 with a density of 528 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

1,008
Total Population
528
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Kittery Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.9%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.1%
87% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Kittery Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kittery Point is $138,185, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Kittery Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,185
84% above US avg
Per Capita Income$71,652
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$80,535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,870
County GDP$13,650M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare597
Retail823
Manufacturing256

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,071
73% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Work from Home45.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Kittery Point is $454,900, 61% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,787 (54% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$454,900
61% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$634
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio92.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,787
54% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,071
73% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Kittery Point, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 16.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kittery Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma12.4%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death7,331/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access74.8%
Healthcare Facilities597

Crime Rates: Kittery Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Kittery Point has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall65.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation45 ft (14 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates43.0938°N, 70.6910°W
County FIPS23031
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.8%
D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.9%
90% above US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.64
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density528/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities597
Restaurants801
Retail Stores823

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Work from Home45.3%

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