Living in West Kennebunk, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Kennebunk · Census data 2020–2024
West Kennebunk has 1,395 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $124,167 (66% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $554,100, the median rent is $1,602/month.
West Kennebunk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Kennebunk at a glance
- Population
- 1,395
- Median age
- 33.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $124,167State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $554,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Kennebunk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Kennebunk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Kennebunk the median home value is $554,100, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,122 a month in housing costs.
West Kennebunk median household income
The median household income in West Kennebunk is $124,167 and the income per person is $46,446. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in West Kennebunk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 504
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.76
West Kennebunk demographics
- Population
- 1,395
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 504
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Kennebunk ›
Education in West Kennebunk
51.2% of adults 25 and older in West Kennebunk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Kennebunk
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
West Kennebunk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kennebunk | 1,395 | $124,167 | $554,100 | $1,602 |
| Kennebunk | 11,820 | $107,804 | $487,700 | $1,425 |
| Arundel | 4,418 | $101,597 | $421,300 | $1,607 |
| Lyman | 4,612 | $87,284 | $360,400 | $1,063 |
| Wells | 11,713 | $88,024 | $485,300 | $1,350 |
| Kennebunkport | 3,684 | $102,747 | $740,500 | $1,429 |
| Alfred | 3,125 | $82,321 | $342,300 | $1,035 |
| Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $280,200 | $1,152 |
| Dayton | 2,313 | $113,750 | $398,200 | $1,215 |
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What is the median household income in West Kennebunk, ME?
The median household income in West Kennebunk is $124,167, 66% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Kennebunk?
The median home value in West Kennebunk is $554,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in West Kennebunk?
The median gross rent in West Kennebunk is $1,602 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Kennebunk, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
What is the median age in West Kennebunk?
The median age in West Kennebunk is 33.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in West Kennebunk?
The average commute to work in West Kennebunk is 31 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Kennebunk?
The unemployment rate in West Kennebunk is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Kennebunk?
51.2% of adults in West Kennebunk have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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