At a Glance
Median Income
$138,185
$71,652 per capita
Home Value
$454,900
Zillow: $659,023
Median Rent
$1,787/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Kittery Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kittery Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kittery Point a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kittery Point residents earn a median household income of $138,185 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,652. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below 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 Kittery Point is $454,900 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,023. Median rent is $1,787/month, with 16.9% 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 1938.
Education
63.9% of adults in Kittery Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kittery Point has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,008
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,185
Per Capita$71,652
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$454,900
Rent$1,787
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$659,023
Housing Units490
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+42.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Kittery Point was built in 1938.
45.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% 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.