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An honest guide to Kennebunk: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

York County
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11,000
Population
Maine
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A historic York County coastal town known for its beautiful beaches and presidential connections.

🌲 Did you know? Walker's Point in Kennebunkport is the Bush family compound, home to two US Presidents.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Kennebunk, Maine (2026)

As of May 2026, the typical home in Kennebunk is worth about $628,000 β€” about 70% above the U.S. average of $370,000, rent runs about $1,411 a month, the median household income is $93,167.

Typical home value $628,000 Zillow, May 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +70% $370,000
Median rent (monthly) $1,411 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $93,167 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 6,008 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, May 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

How much does a house cost in Kennebunk, Maine?

The typical home value in Kennebunk is about $628,000 as of May 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 70% above the U.S. average of $370,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Kennebunk, Maine?

Typical rent in Kennebunk runs about $1,411 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Kennebunk, Maine?

The median household income in Kennebunk is about $93,167, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Kennebunk

πŸ›’ Grocery & Food Essential
New Morning Natural Foods β˜… 4.5
(207) 985-6774
Flaming Gourmet β˜… 4.4 Β· Kennebunkport
(207) 967-8825
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πŸ₯ Doctors & Dentists Essential
⚑ Electricians Essential
🌑️ Heating & Cooling Essential
πŸ”₯ Firewood & Pellets Essential
Seacoast Firewood β˜… 4.7 Β· York
(207) 251-9280
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🍽️ Restaurants
Village Tavern β˜… 4.7
(207) 604-7954
Mike's All Day Breakfast β˜… 4.3
(207) 967-5132
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πŸ’ͺ Gyms & Fitness
Way to Be Wellness and Yoga Collaborative β˜… 5.0
(617) 913-9000
The Daily Sweat β˜… 5.0
(207) 569-0999
Port Yoga β˜… 5.0
(203) 980-3046
Village Yoga β˜… 4.7
(207) 423-0663
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βš–οΈ Legal Services
πŸ—ΊοΈ Things To Do
β›Ί Camping & Outdoors
Sandy Pines Campground β˜… 4.5 Β· Kennebunkport
(207) 967-2483
Yankeeland RV Resort β˜… 4.3
(207) 985-7576
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βš“ Marine & Boating
Chicks Marina β˜… 4.8 Β· Kennebunkport
(207) 967-2782
Kennebunkport Marina β˜… 4.7 Β· Kennebunkport
(207) 967-3411
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πŸ• Pet Boarding & Kennels
πŸ’ Wedding Services
Hidden Pond Β· Kennebunkport
(888) 967-9050
Azalea LLC Β· Kennebunkport
(207) 229-4255
Minka Flowers
(207) 467-3167
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πŸŽ‚ Bakeries & Cake Shops
🎨 Arts and Crafts
πŸ–ΌοΈ Galleries and Studios

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