What are the schools like in Kennebunk, ME?

Kennebunk is served primarily by RSU 21. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk?

The median household income in Kennebunk, ME is $88,996 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Kennebunk, ME?

Kennebunk has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Kennebunk, ME affordable or expensive?

Kennebunk's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kennebunk is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $364,200 and the median rent is $1,159 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kennebunk, ME?

Kennebunk has a violent crime rate of 66.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 631.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kennebunk, ME a Good Place to Live?

Kennebunk is a small town of 6,000 in Maine, with a median household income of $88,996 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Kennebunk stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kennebunk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kennebunk 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: 100.5

Kennebunk's overall cost of living index is 100.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kennebunk costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kennebunk, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$364,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,159	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,996	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kennebunk's violent crime rate is 66.4 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.4 /100k

Property Crime

631.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kennebunk is served primarily by RSU 21. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kennebunk, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 21	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kennebunk sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kennebunk, ME
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	76.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Kennebunk, ME	National Avg
Population	6,000	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	35.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Kennebunk, ME 3 mi Kennebunkport, ME 4 mi Biddeford, ME 8 mi Sanford, ME 11 mi North Berwick, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kennebunk

Kennebunk, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04043

Kennebunk vs Other Cities

Kennebunk, ME vs West Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk, ME vs Kennebunkport, ME Kennebunk, ME vs Biddeford, ME Kennebunk, ME vs Sanford, ME Kennebunk, ME vs North Berwick, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennebunk, ME affordable or expensive?

Kennebunk's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kennebunk roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $364,200 and median rent is $1,159/month.

What is the crime rate in Kennebunk, ME?

Kennebunk's violent crime rate is 66.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kennebunk?

Public schools in Kennebunk are operated by RSU 21. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 48.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kennebunk, ME a good place to live?

Kennebunk, ME has a population of 6,000, a median household income of $88,996, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Kennebunk?

Kennebunk averages 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kennebunk?

Kennebunk, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04043.

What is the population of Kennebunk?

The population of Kennebunk, Maine is 6,000 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kennebunk?

Key numbers for living in Kennebunk: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $364,200, median household income $88,996, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kennebunk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.