What are the schools like in Cape Neddick, ME?

Cape Neddick is served primarily by York Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Cape Neddick?

The median household income in Cape Neddick, ME is $76,701 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Cape Neddick, ME?

Cape Neddick has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.1 inches.

Cape Neddick, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cape Neddick, ME affordable or expensive?

Cape Neddick's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cape Neddick is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $575,200 and the median rent is $1,464 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cape Neddick, ME?

Cape Neddick has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cape Neddick, ME a Good Place to Live?

Cape Neddick is a small town of 2,462 in Maine, with a median household income of $76,701 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Cape Neddick stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cape Neddick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cape Neddick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.6

Cape Neddick's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cape Neddick costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cape Neddick, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$575,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,464	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,701	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cape Neddick's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cape Neddick is served primarily by York Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cape Neddick, ME	National Avg
School District	York Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cape Neddick sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation and 70.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cape Neddick, ME
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.6"
Annual Snowfall	70.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cape Neddick, ME	National Avg
Population	2,462	—
Median Age	63.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	46.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

York Harbor, ME 2 mi Kittery Point, ME 6 mi Kittery, ME 8 mi South Eliot, ME 9 mi South Berwick, ME 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cape Neddick

Cape Neddick, ME is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

03909 03910 03902

Cape Neddick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Neddick, ME affordable or expensive?

Cape Neddick's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cape Neddick roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $575,200 and median rent is $1,464/month.

What is the crime rate in Cape Neddick, ME?

Cape Neddick's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cape Neddick?

Public schools in Cape Neddick are operated by York Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 52.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cape Neddick, ME a good place to live?

Cape Neddick, ME has a population of 2,462, a median household income of $76,701, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cape Neddick?

Cape Neddick averages 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches with about 70.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cape Neddick?

Cape Neddick, ME is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 03909, 03910, 03902.

What is the population of Cape Neddick?

The population of Cape Neddick, Maine is 2,462 with a median age of 63.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cape Neddick?

Key numbers for living in Cape Neddick: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $575,200, median household income $76,701, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cape Neddick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.