The Town FilesKennebunk, Maine
Town in York County · population 11,536 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $487,700
- Household income
- $107,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 54.6
Kennebunk is a town of 11,536 people in York County, Maine. The median home is worth $487,700, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Maine towns, more walkable than 88% of Maine towns, better for retirees than 85% of Maine towns.
How Kennebunk ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kennebunk is worth $487,700, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $107,804, which is more affordable than 20% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,425 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kennebunk | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $487,700 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,425 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $107,804 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.5% | — |
Who lives in Kennebunk
| People | Kennebunk | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 32.5% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 90.0% |
Weather in Kennebunk
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.1°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.9 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kennebunk since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 28, 1973 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 1976.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 2001.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4785: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| March 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4696: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2022 | Coastal Storm | DR-4647: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 79,378 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,811 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Kennebunk itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Kennebunk
4 public schools with 1,873 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk High School | 9-12 | 707 | 11.6 |
| Middle School of the Kennebunks | 6-8 | 477 | 10.1 |
| Kennebunk Elementary School | PK-2 | 395 | 13.6 |
| Sea Road School | 3-5 | 294 | 12.3 |
Towns near Kennebunk
- Kennebunk, ME0.6 mi · 5,776 people · home $452,800
- Arundel, ME4.3 mi · 4,264 people · home $421,300
- Wells, ME6.2 mi · 11,314 people · home $485,300
- Kennebunkport, ME6.3 mi · 3,629 people · home $740,500
- Biddeford, ME9.0 mi · 22,552 people · home $396,600
- Lyman, ME9.5 mi · 4,525 people · home $360,400
- Sanford, ME10.7 mi · 21,982 people · home $280,200
- Alfred, ME11.0 mi · 3,073 people · home $342,300
Kennebunk questions
Is Kennebunk, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kennebunk scores better for retirees than 85% of Maine towns and quieter than 33%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Kennebunk?
The median owner-occupied home in Kennebunk is valued at $487,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,804, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,425 a month.
What is the weather like in Kennebunk?
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 48.9 inches of snow.
Does Kennebunk get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kennebunk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 28, 1973. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)