Key Takeaway: Moving to Kittery, Maine means joining a coastal town of roughly 11,420 people where waterfront parks, walkable Foreside dining, and the Portsmouth job market are genuine advantages. Housing is the real challenge: the 2023 affordability index was 0.35, 54% of renters were cost-burdened, and inventory is dominated by single-family homes that move fast.

Key Takeaway: Moving to Windham, Maine means joining a suburban-to-rural Lakes Region town of about 20,000 people with strong Portland-area commute access, outdoor recreation on Sebago Lake, and good shopping along Route 302. The biggest challenge is a near-zero housing vacancy rate of just 0.4%, far below the 5% target. The town projects a need

Key Takeaway: Moving to Kennebunk, Maine means settling in a southern Maine coastal town of 12,152 people with three public beaches, walkable village centers, and I-95 access about 30 minutes from Portland. Median household income runs $107,804 and median home value sits at $487,700, reflecting a cost of living above the Maine average. Winters average