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West Kennebunk, ME

Maine · York County · Portland-South Portland Metro

West Kennebunk is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,367. Residents earn $101,761 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,367 Population 393/sq mi density
$101,761 Median Income $41,164 per capita
$514,700 Home Value $604,133 Zillow
$1,426 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 649 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,761 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$514,700 home value, $1,426/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $101,761
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $514,700
83% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 54/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.7%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,426
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

How West Kennebunk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,367
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,761
Per Capita$41,164
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$13,650M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$514,700
Rent$1,426
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$604,133
Housing Units490
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property649/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking11.8%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation136 ft (41 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.06

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.8%
EV Stations18
Libraries30

Is West Kennebunk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Kennebunk receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. West Kennebunk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Kennebunk is $101,761, which is significantly higher than the national average / 35% above $75,149. This places West Kennebunk among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Kennebunk is $514,700, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

West Kennebunk is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 649 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.

Education

West Kennebunk is a highly educated community / 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

West Kennebunk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

West Kennebunk has a population of 1,367 with a density of 393 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (92.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.7% of residents. 1.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.2% of residents have a disability. 96.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,367
Total Population
393
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

West Kennebunk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Kennebunk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Kennebunk is $101,761, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,164. The average weekly wage is $1,189, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 16.3% of workers work from home.

Income: West Kennebunk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,761
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,164
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$80,535
Gini Index0.418 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% 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
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home16.3%

Walkability

The median home value in West Kennebunk is $514,700, 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $604,133, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,426 (23% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,186 for a one-bedroom to $1,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 490 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $6,071 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$514,700
83% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$604,133
Median List Price$837,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$837,500
$/Sq Ft$441
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,426
23% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

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

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units490
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,071
73% above US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In West Kennebunk, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 27.3% have high blood pressure. 11.8% are current smokers. 20.2% report binge drinking. 17.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.7% experience frequent mental distress. 6.4% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,480. The dentist ratio is 1:1,885. 74.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: West Kennebunk vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.9%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.8%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity17.3%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress10.6%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,480
Dentists1:1,885
Mental Health1:216
Checkup Rate78.0%
Dental Visits68.5%
Premature Death7,331/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access74.8%
Healthcare Facilities597
West Kennebunk has a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 649 per 100,000, 67% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, West Kennebunk receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: West Kennebunk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent54.1/100K
86% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property648.9/100K
67% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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West Kennebunk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 136 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation136 ft (41 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates43.4142°N, 70.5810°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportSanford Seacoast Regional (SFM)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0395 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience84.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 21 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 146 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 106 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 39 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 144 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 129 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 105 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 81 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 142 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 82 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 72 km
Sep 5, 1994 13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine M3.1 119 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 67 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 72 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 91 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 113 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 118 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 76 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 83 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 91 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

93 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 34 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 66 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 48 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 16 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 88 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 2, 1961 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 2, 1961 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 19, 1957 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 21, 1956 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 MAINE Avalanche 3.6 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in

West Kennebunk has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (3.3").

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West Kennebunk is located in York County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.3% of the vote, a 10.5-point margin. 97.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 18 EV charging stations. There are 30 public libraries serving the community. 597 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.8%
D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.7%
50% above US avg
High School+99.8%
Graduate Degree+12.9%
School Test Score6.06
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density393/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi
CountyYork County County

Services

Broadband Access97.8%
Avg Download Speed136.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed11.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations18
Alt Fuel Stations18
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities597
Restaurants801
Retail Stores823

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home16.3%
Average costs for common services in West Kennebunk. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,133
Toddler$1,090
Preschool$967
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$891
Toddler$790
Preschool$765
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in York County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 10,952 821 $34,803 1.52
Health Care & Social Assistance 10,240 669 $59,472 0.90
Retail Trade 10,037 848 $39,395 1.27
Manufacturing 8,800 285 $73,663 1.35
Construction 4,315 1,018 $69,632 1.04
Professional & Technical Services 3,182 1,659 $105,670 0.58
Administrative & Waste Services 2,364 488 $52,238 0.51
Other Services 2,014 514 $44,197 0.84
Finance & Insurance 1,594 302 $86,756 0.49
Educational Services 1,576 94 $60,206 0.96
Arts & Entertainment 1,490 135 $35,332 1.12
Wholesale Trade 1,486 482 $90,823 0.48
Transportation & Warehousing 1,404 143 $54,894 0.42
Agriculture & Forestry 885 150 $43,775 1.38
Management of Companies 752 449 $136,811 0.56
Information & Technology 680 218 $79,371 0.46
Real Estate 678 276 $54,568 0.55
Utilities 141 9 $120,106 0.47
Mining & Oil/Gas 81 11 $81,791 0.27
Unclassified 2 6 $52,386 0.02

Schools in West Kennebunk

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mildred L Day School Elementary 210 19 11.1:1
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Radio Stations near West Kennebunk

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
94.9 HOM - The Best Mix of the '80s, '90's & Today (WHOM-FM) adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
100.3 WHEB rock AAC
WXGR international MP3 128 kbps
The Retro Attic MP3 128 kbps
WMPG MP3 128 kbps
98.1 WTSN news, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
WYAR 1920s, 1930s AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near West Kennebunk

92 national parks and monuments found near West Kennebunk.

ParkTypeFee
Andrews Beach State Park Free
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park State Park Free
Augusta Surplus Lands State Park Free
Baldpate Pond State Park State Park Free
Barrett Park State Park Free
Bradbury Mountain State Park State Park Free
Bradley Palmer State Park State Park Free
Breakheart Reservation State Park Free
Carroll Recreational Trail State Park Free
Cathedral Ledge State Park State Park Free
Clark Cove State Park Free
Crawford Notch State Park State Park Free
Crescent Beach State Park State Park Free
Echo Lake State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower Memorial Area State Park Free
Ellacoya State Park State Park Free
Ferry Beach State Park Free
Ferry Beach State Park State Park Free
Fort Webber aka Fort Island State Park Free
Governor Thomas Dudley Park State Park Free
Governors State Park State Park Free
Great Brook Farm State Park State Park Free
Halibut Point State Park State Park Free
Hampton Beach State Park State Park Free
Jenness Beach State Park State Park Free
Jewell Island State Park Free
Kingston State Park State Park Free
Laudholm Farms State Park Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lawrence Riverfront State Park State Park Free
Little Chebeague Island State Park Free
Long Lake Boating Access State Park Free
Lost Lake Boat Ramp State Park Free
Lowell Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lowell National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Lynn Heritage State Park State Park Free
Lynn Shore Reservation State Park Free
Lynn Woods Reservation State Park Free
Mackworth Island State Park State Park Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed State Park Free
Maranacook Lake Boating Access State Park Free
Marblehead (Meetinghouse Eddy) Boat Launch State Park Free
Maudslay State Park State Park Free
Middle Pond Hancock Pond State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation State Park Free
Minute Man National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Mount Washington State Park State Park Free
North Hampton State Park State Park Free
Northwood Meadows State Park State Park Free
Odiorne Point State Park State Park Free
Parallel Park State Park Free
Pawtuckaway State Park State Park Free
Peacock Beach State Park State Park Free
Perkins Island State Park Free
Piscataqua River Boat Access State Park Free
Popham Beach State Park Free
Popham Beach State Park State Park Free
Range Ponds State Park Free
Range Ponds State Park State Park Free
Reid State Park State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rumney Marsh Reservation State Park Free
Runaround Pond State Park Free
Sabatis Island State Park Free
Sabattus Mountain State Park Free
Saco River Boating Access State Park Free
Saco River Route 160 Bridge State Park Free
Salem Maritime National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Salisbury Beach State Reservation State Park Free
Salmon Falls State Park Free
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Saugus River Reservation State Park Free
Scarborough Beach State Park State Park Free
Sebago Lake State Park State Park Free
Songo Lock State Historic Site State Park Free
State Fish Pier State Park Free
Swan's Falls State Park Free
Tasseltop Park State Park Free
Three Mile Pond Boating Access State Park Free
Trout Pond State Park Free
Two Lights State Park State Park Free
Vaughan Woods State Park State Park Free
Walden Pond State Reservation State Park Free
Wallis Sands State Park State Park Free
Wentworth State Park State Park Free
White Lake State Park State Park Free
Wolfes Neck Woods State Park Free
Wolfes Neck Woods State Park State Park Free
Woodbury Pond State Park Free
Woodbury Pond Boating Access State Park Free

Museums in West Kennebunk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND GALLERY OF ARTART MUSEUM2072214499$206,263,414
DYER LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION2072833861$822,257
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$759,052
MUSEUM OF ART OF OGUNQUITART MUSEUM543 SHORE ROAD2076464909$605,998
BRICK STORE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM2079854802$318,039
OLD BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2 LIBERTY STREET2073840000$63,947
SANFORD-SPRINGVALE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION505 MAIN STREET2074901028$56,201
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WELLS AND OGUNQUITHISTORIC PRESERVATION�938 POST RD2076464775$46,461
ARUNDEL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2072839699$20,600
MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINEGENERAL MUSEUM1 HIGH STREET SUITE 58005329551$10,404
MAINE GARDEN RAILWAY SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$7,660
WELLS AUTO MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1181 POST RD2076469064$2,730
ALFRED SHAKER MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM118 SHAKER HILL RD2073249630
ARNOLD EXPEDITION HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BIDDEFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION�4 PORTLAND AVE2079349319
BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2072296387
BUSTINS ISLAND MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUXTON-HOLLIS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION100 MAIN ST BAR MILLS2079291684
DAYS MEADOW SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM2079857323
KENNEBUNKPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2079672751
MAINE ART GALLERYART MUSEUM14 WESTERN AVE2079672803
NORTH BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCITYHISTORIC PRESERVATION27 OLD COUNTY RD2076767600
OGUNQUIT HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM86 OBEDS LANE
SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION647 U S ROUTE 12078859997
SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2079672800
WATERBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WELLS NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Libraries in West Kennebunk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DYER LIBRARY371 MAIN STREET0.0161,542
SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY48 GORHAM ROAD0.0136,247
MCARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY270 MAIN STREET0.0117,324
KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY112 MAIN STREET0.094,055
LOUIS T. GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY18 MAINE STREET0.070,500
WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY1434 POST ROAD0.067,333
GOODALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY952 MAIN STREET0.065,959
SPRINGVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY443 MAIN STREET0.045,301
LIBBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY27 STAPLES STREET0.027,950
D.A. HURD LIBRARY41 HIGH STREET0.021,660
SOUTH BERWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY27 YOUNG STREET0.018,356
OGUNQUIT MEMORIAL LIBRARY166 SHORE ROAD0.018,050
WATERBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY187 MAIN ST.0.010,222
ROLLINSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY3 FRONT STREET0.09,461
PARSONS MEMORIAL LIBRARY27 SACO ROAD0.07,253
HOLLIS CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY14 LITTLE FALLS ROAD0.06,108
COMMUNITY LIBRARY10 JOHN STREET0.05,430
SALMON FALLS LIBRARY322 OLD ALFRED ROAD0.02,780
CAPE PORPOISE LIBRARY173 MAIN STREET0.02,633
OCEAN PARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY11 TEMPLE AVENUE0.01,248
BERRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY93 MAIN STREET0.0999

Farmers Markets in West Kennebunk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kennebunk Farmers' MarketLafayette Center, 4 Main St05/02/2015 to 11/21/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-;Sun: 1:00 AM-;YesVisit
Saco Farmers' & Artisans' MarketSaco Valley Shopping CenterMay to OctoberWed:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM;Sat:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM;YesVisit
Sanford Farmers' Market919 Main St05/05/2018 to 10/27/2018Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Scarborough Farmers' Market259 U. S. Route One06/02/2013 to 10/27/2013Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
The Ballpark Farmers & Artisan Market7 Ballpark way06/03/2018 to 09/30/2018Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Wells Farmers' MarketRt 109Visit

Hotels in West Kennebunk

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hampton Inn & Suites

Restaurants in West Kennebunk

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunkin Donuts
Kobe Japanese Grill
LongHorn Steakhouse

Monuments in West Kennebunk

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariner's Circle

Dentists in West Kennebunk

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Veterinaries in West Kennebunk

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #7167493594

Gas Stations in West Kennebunk

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo
Citgo
Citgo
Citgo
Cumberland Farms
Cummins Market

Banks in West Kennebunk

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saco & Biddeford Savings

Golf Courses in West Kennebunk

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dutch Elm Golf Club

Breweries in West Kennebunk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Adams Street PubCocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Biddeford, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, ME, Res193 Main St2072834992
Banded Horn BreweryBrewery32 Main St
Banded Horn Brewing Co Tap RoomFood & Drink, Breweries32 Main St W12077748080
Barreled Souls BrewingBrewery743 Portland Rd2076026439Visit
Boon Island AlehouseRestaurants, Brewery1677 Post Rd2076418489
Federal Jack's BrewpubBrewery and Seafood Restaurant8 Western Ave2079674322Visit
Fun Town Splashtown Beer GardenBrewery762 Portland Rd
Jeffrerds TavernBreweries & Brew Pubs, Museums6 Lindsay Rd2073634703
Peak Organic Brewing CoPortland Me, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Portland Brewers110 Marginal Way 8022075865586
Sebago Brewing CoBrewery, American Restaurant, Restaurants65 Portland Rd2079859855Visit
Shelly'sConvenience Stores, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Sandwich Place, and Brewery, Grocery Stores113 Saco Ave2079342955, 2078056635
The Run of The Mill Public House & BreweryBrewery, American Restaurant100 Main St2075719648Visit

Daycare Centers in West Kennebunk

4 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
BRIARWOOD CHILDREN'S HOUSE
432 GOODWINS MILLS ROAD
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY (207) 499-0060 OPEN
KENNEBUNK CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
8 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY (207) 467-9000 OPEN
SANFORD SPRINGVALE YMCA - LYMAN ELEMENTARY
39 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY (207) 324-4942 OPEN
SUE'S PLACE CHILD CARE CENTER
611 LIMERICK ROAD
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY (207) 284-4200 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in West Kennebunk

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Arundel Ford1561 Portland RdNon-Networked2J1772public

Cell Towers in West Kennebunk

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
TATNIC RDGTOWER113
TATNIC RDGTOWER113
W. EDGE OF SCOTTOW HILL, 2.7 MI WNW OFTOWER79
(York) 385 Mountain RdLTOWER61
64 DEERING RDMTOWER58
64 DEERING RDMTOWER58
KENNETH LANEMTOWER47
KENNETH LANEMTOWER47
71 BRIXHAM RDMTOWER46
71 BRIXHAM RDMTOWER46

Fire Stations in West Kennebunk

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Arundel Fire Rescue468 Limerick RDMostly volunteer207-985-2572

Bridges in West Kennebunk

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabPrestressed concrete19484327,380F
SlabPrestressed concrete19484327,050F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous194833025,680F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous194833025,580F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous200110612,750F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Concrete1967239,131F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19952674,710F
Tee BeamConcrete1932314,490P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1961793,458F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous20021872,890G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1985842,530G
SlabConcrete1948272,460F
CulvertSteel1988221,810P
CulvertSteel198021717F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous2003261614G
CulvertConcrete201727420G
CulvertSteel197828420F
SlabConcrete193929400P

Amtrak Stations in West Kennebunk

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Old Orchard Beach, ME11 First StreetTRAIN
Saco, ME138 Main StreetTRAIN
Wells, ME696 Sanford RoadTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near West Kennebunk

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
WESTBROOK ENERGY CENTER60 EISENHOWER DRIVECUMBERLAND

Airports Near West Kennebunk

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Portland International JetportPWMLarge Airport
Brunswick Executive AirportNHZMedium Airport
Lawrence Municipal AirportLWMMedium Airport
Portsmouth International Airport at PeasePSMMedium Airport
Auburn Lewiston Municipal AirportLEWSmall Airport
Back Acres AirportSmall Airport
Biddeford Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Blue Puffin Farm HeliportSmall Airport
Buzzy's FieldSmall Airport
Chickville AirportSmall Airport
Clark FieldSmall Airport
Cliff Dow AirportSmall Airport
Cliffords AirportSmall Airport
Cole Farm AirportSmall Airport
Dyer's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Eagle FieldSmall Airport
Eastern Slopes Regional AirportFRYSmall Airport
Eric's Field AirportSmall Airport
Farr FieldSmall Airport
Goddard FieldSmall Airport
Goosefair AirportSmall Airport
Greaton AirfieldSmall Airport
Hampton AirfieldSmall Airport
Heacock Field Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Heaton AirportSmall Airport
Leavitt AirportSmall Airport
Limerick AirportSmall Airport
Limington Harmon AirportSmall Airport
Locke Lake AirportSmall Airport
Maheu AirportSmall Airport
Maple Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Margerison AirportSmall Airport
Meadowbrook AirportSmall Airport
Merrymeeting FieldSmall Airport
Mountain View AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View FieldSmall Airport
Murphy-Sherwood Park AirportSmall Airport
Nadeau's AirfieldSmall Airport
Northwood AirportSmall Airport
Oxford County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Perrotti Skyranch AirfieldSmall Airport
Plum Island AirportSmall Airport
Propwash AirportSmall Airport
Sanford Seacoast Regional AirportSFMSmall Airport
Scottow Bog Flightpark UltralightportSmall Airport
Seacoast AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Lebanon AirportSmall Airport
Skyhaven AirportSmall Airport
Slip Knot Landing AirportSmall Airport
Snow AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in West Kennebunk

9 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Buxton Police Department
Kennebunk Police Department4 Summer Street
Kittery Police Department36 Main Street
North Berwick Police Department21 Main Street
Ogunquit Police Department20 Cottage Street
Sanford Police Department935 Main Street
Sanford Regional Communications Center935 Main Street
Scarborough Police Department
South Berwick Police Department

Grocery Stores in West Kennebunk

12 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Cumberland Farms 5616Convenience Store564 Alfred St
CUMMINGS MARKETGrocery Store3 Alfred Rd
Dayton Country Store LlcConvenience Store1103 New County Rd
Dollar General 15568Other1502 Alfred Rd
Girard Farm LlcFarmers and Markets34 Huff Rd
Goodwin Mills General StoreConvenience Store480 Goodwins Mills Rd
In And Out Convenience StoreConvenience Store1054 Sanford Rd
Market Basket 75Super Store220 Mariner Way
Nouria 4 Goodwins Mills Road 1262Convenience Store4 Goodwins Mills Rd
Rusty Lantern Market 0003Convenience Store3 Alfred Rd
SPILLERS FARM STOREGrocery Store1054 Branch Rd
TARGET 2166Super Store585 Alfred St

Treatment Centers in West Kennebunk

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alternative Wellness ServicesBoth207-494-8010
Alternative Wellness ServicesBoth207-494-8010
Everest Recovery Centers Maine LLCSubstance Abuse207-300-2471
Healthcare Resource CentersSubstance Abuse207-221-2292
Maine Behavioral Healthcare - Sherry Sabo CenterBoth207-282-1500
Maine Behavioral Healthcare - SpringvaleBoth207-324-1500
Milestone Recovery - Extended CareSubstance Abuse207-934-5231
Recovery Maine Inc - Restoration HouseSubstance Abuse207-558-2111
Susan H Lombardo LADC MHRT CSubstance Abuse207-468-2570
Sweetser AffiliateSubstance Abuse207-294-4400
Volunteers of America Northern New Eng - Beach St HouseMental Health207-373-1140
Volunteers of America Northern New Eng - IRT SouthMental Health207-373-1140

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Kennebunk

What is the population of West Kennebunk?

West Kennebunk has a population of 1,367 residents and is located in Maine. The population density is 393 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is West Kennebunk expensive to live in?

West Kennebunk has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $101,761, 35% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $514,700 (83% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is West Kennebunk safe?

West Kennebunk is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 649 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, West Kennebunk receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in West Kennebunk?

West Kennebunk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in West Kennebunk?

The unemployment rate in West Kennebunk is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,189. There are 8,870 business establishments in the area, including 801 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 16.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in West Kennebunk?

The median home value in West Kennebunk is $514,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $604,133. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,426. Fair market rent is $1,186 for a 1-bedroom and $1,497 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.2%. The average annual property tax is $6,071.

How are the schools in West Kennebunk?

Schools in West Kennebunk score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 50.7% of adults in West Kennebunk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is West Kennebunk?

The obesity rate in West Kennebunk is 30.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.8% of adults are smokers. 17.3% are physically inactive. 26.2% of residents report depression. 6.4% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,480.

What is transportation like in West Kennebunk?

The average commute in West Kennebunk is 28 minutes. 70.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of West Kennebunk?

The racial and ethnic makeup of West Kennebunk is 92.8% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 96.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.3% speak Spanish. 1.0% of the population are military veterans. 11.2% of residents have a disability. 96.8% have health insurance coverage.

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