Kennebunk is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maine. With a population of 12,028 people and three associated neighborhoods, Kennebunk is the 18th largest community in Maine. Kennebunk home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Kennebunk real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns, Kennebunk isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Kennebunk are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Kennebunk is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Kennebunk who work in management occupations (18.50%), sales jobs (17.75%), and business and financial occupations (9.56%). Also of interest is that Kennebunk has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Kennebunk telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 30.42% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Kennebunk is worth considering. Kennebunk is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. Kennebunk is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.54% of adults in Kennebunk have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Kennebunk in 2022 was $52,570, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $210,280 for a family of four. The people who call Kennebunk home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kennebunk residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Kennebunk include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Kennebunk is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.
