At a Glance
Median Income
$101,761
$41,164 per capita
Home Value
$514,700
Zillow: $604,133
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.7%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr
How West Kennebunk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Kennebunk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West 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
West Kennebunk residents earn a median household income of $101,761 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,164. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% 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 West Kennebunk is $514,700 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,133. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 51.0% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
West Kennebunk reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 649/100K.
Education
50.7% of adults in West Kennebunk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Kennebunk has 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,367
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,761
Per Capita$41,164
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
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%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation136 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in West Kennebunk was built in 1964.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% 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.
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