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Cape Neddick coast is mostly rocky cliffs with some beaches nearby.
Life’s a beach in Cape Neddick
Along the shores of York, Cape Neddick’s coastal community rides the northern Atlantic crest. While Kittery is Maine’s southernmost point, Cape Neddick illustrates the essence of the state’s scenic coastal regions. “Not to denigrate Kittery, but Kittery doesn’t have the beaches,” says Margaret Mitchell, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty. “We’re the first big beach town along the corridor. It’s a nice entrance to the southern seacoast of Maine.” The area explodes with tourists and seasonal residents in the summertime, when its population triples. Those who live here year-round can dive into the pleasures of life in a small Maine community. “Locals go into hibernation in the summer, then come out in full force when the crowds die down,” Mitchell says.
Short Sands Beach is another beach destination due to its proximity to restaurants and shops.
The Long and Short beach story
The sister beaches of Long Sands and Short Sands earn top marks from locals. Long
Sands is a no-frills beach perfect for relaxing with a book or strolling in the
shallow surf. Short Sands is smaller but includes a cute promenade with shops and arcades to amuse the kids. “Long Sands Beach goes on forever with that long stretch of sand,” Mitchell says. “Short Sands has a lot of kid-friendly activities, so it attracts more families. But you can easily walk between the two of them.”
This single family 2016 square foot home is in the heart of Cape Neddick.
Capes, Colonials and cottages
“In general, Maine has an older housing stock, but builds are more modern here compared to northern parts of the state,” Mitchell says. “There’s a large increase of new construction in the area. Everybody wants to own a piece of southern Maine.” A mixture of capes, Colonials, and new Craftsman-style builds speckles the shoreline. Narrow roads lined with wild rosebushes wind atop rocky bluffs and swaths of pebbled beach. Moving inland toward Interstate 95, the
area is densely wooded, with properties spaced widely apart. There are plenty of seasonal cottages in Cape Neddick and a few condo developments grouped along the beach. Smaller homes and condos sell for $500,000 to $600,000, while grand oceanfront estates average $2 to $4 million.
York Middle School serves York, Maine.
Schooling on the Coastal Ridge
Most kids who live in Cape Neddick year-round will go to Village Elementary and
Coastal Ridge Elementary before heading to York Middle School. Village
Elementary gets a B-minus from Niche, while Coastal Ridge and York Middle
Schools each get an A-minus. Next comes York High School, which gets a B-minus.
Parents should note that senior residents comprise the bulk of Cape Neddick’s
population, so it might be tough for kids to find neighbors their age.
Pick up some fresh Lobsters at Southern Maine Lobster.
Small plates and Stonewall Kitchen
During summer, the sound of cracking lobster claws can be heard up and down Coastal Route 1. Plenty of York’s seasonal restaurants feature this Maine delicacy, but the globally-inspired cuisine at Walkers Maine and the addictive small plates at Central Restaurant & Bar are bigger draws for Cape Neddick residents. When it’s time to stock the cupboards, there’s a Hannaford supermarket across Route 1 in York. Along the way, shoppers can pop into Stonewall Kitchen for Maine-made sauces, pastas and dessert mixes to complement their meals.
The Nubble Lighthose is an historic landmark in Cape Neddick.
Fireworks and festive Fridays
Every August, fireworks illuminate the sky above Short Sands Beach to celebrate York Days. The festivities last a week and include a 5K race, a beachside movie and a special lighting of the picturesque Nubble Lighthouse. On Friday nights throughout the rest of the summer, live musicians take the stage at the Ellis Park bandstand, which is also at Short Sands.
Cape Neddick is where land and ocean meet.
Corridor to the coast
Cape Neddick residents can hop onto Route 1 to access the other picturesque Maine towns that dot the coast, with York to the south and Ogunquit to the north. “There’s an easy flow from York to Ogunquit and Wells,” Mitchell says. The excitement of Portland is 45 miles north via Interstate 95, the artery that also connects Maine to the southern New England states.
York's Wild Kingdom is near Cape Neddick.
Going wild at York’s
Aside from the Nubble Head Lighthouse, Cape Neddick’s main draw is York’s Wild
Kingdom. This family-friendly zoo and amusement park draws tourists and
residents from all over Maine from Memorial Day through late September.
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Parks in this Area
Hartley Mason Reserve
Sohier Park
York Recreation Department
Ellis Park
Bog Road Fields & Facility
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Cape Neddick Park
Transit
Airport
Portsmouth International at Pease
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cape Neddick
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cape Neddick, ME sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cape Neddick, ME over the last 12 months is $984,389, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,868
Median Age
58
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,771
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,407
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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