What are the schools like in Kittery, ME?

Kittery is served primarily by Kittery Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in Kittery?

The median household income in Kittery, ME is $67,206 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Kittery, ME?

Kittery has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Kittery, ME affordable or expensive?

Kittery's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kittery is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $359,600 and the median rent is $1,300 per month.

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

Kittery has a violent crime rate of 54.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1178.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kittery, ME a Good Place to Live?

Kittery is a small town of 5,197 in Maine, with a median household income of $67,206 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kittery is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kittery 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: 101.4

Kittery's overall cost of living index is 101.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kittery costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kittery, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$359,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,300	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,206	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kittery's violent crime rate is 54.4 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.4 /100k

Property Crime

1178.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kittery is served primarily by Kittery Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kittery, ME	National Avg
School District	Kittery Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kittery sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 55.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kittery, ME
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	55.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kittery, ME	National Avg
Population	5,197	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	12.8%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kittery Point, ME 2 mi Portsmouth, NH 3 mi South Eliot, ME 4 mi York Harbor, ME 6 mi Cape Neddick, ME 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Kittery

Kittery, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03904

Kittery vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kittery, ME affordable or expensive?

Kittery's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kittery roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $359,600 and median rent is $1,300/month.

What is the crime rate in Kittery, ME?

Kittery's violent crime rate is 54.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kittery?

Public schools in Kittery are operated by Kittery Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kittery, ME a good place to live?

Kittery, ME has a population of 5,197, a median household income of $67,206, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Kittery?

Kittery averages 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 55.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kittery?

Kittery, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03904.

What is the population of Kittery?

The population of Kittery, Maine is 5,197 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kittery?

Key numbers for living in Kittery: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $359,600, median household income $67,206, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kittery side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.