Kittery, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Kittery, Maine Summary
Life in Kittery research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kittery over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kittery:
The population in Kittery is 5,335.
The median home value in Kittery is $343,300.
The median income in Kittery is $59,922.
The cost of living in Kittery is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Kittery is $1,184.
The unemployment rate in Kittery is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Kittery is 10.5%.
Table Of Contents
Kittery SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Kittery, ME Crime Report
176
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,712.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-26.33%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kittery / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 176 | 1,712.2 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 48.6 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 38.9 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 171 | 1,663.6 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 58.4 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 159 | 1,546.8 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 58.4 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
Kittery, ME Cost Of Living
120
Kittery's Overall Cost Of Living
Kittery's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kittery | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 147 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
Rankings for Kittery in Maine
Map Of Kittery, ME
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Population over time in Kittery
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,297 | 21.0% |
| 2020 | 4,376 | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 4,733 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 4,704 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 4,515 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 4,766 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 5,034 | 8.9% |
| 2014 | 4,623 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 4,669 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 4,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kittery
| Race | Kittery | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Kittery
| Gender | Kittery | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kittery for adults over 25
| Education | Kittery | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kittery, Maine
| Income | Kittery | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.4% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
