Kennebunk                                                     

Kennebunk is a town in York County, incorporated on July 31, 1820 from a portion of Wells that was first settled, though not permanently, in the 1640's and 1650's. The name means the long cut bank for a land formation near the sea which may have served as a navigational aid to the Indians. Shipbuilding and shipping were once staples of the local economy which is now oriented to tourism and light manufacturing. The State hosts The Kennebunk Wildlife Management Area, managed by The Nature Conservancy. This 1,600-acre sandplain community provides vital habitat for the endangered grasshopper sparrow and four other animals and plants of special concern in Maine. The Kennebunk Land Trust hosts a number of preserves throughout Kennebunk including Alewife Woods Preserve, a 600+acre property with a 10-acre “great pond” at its center; Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary, a 38-acre property that features a 1.5 mile trail and scenic overlooks of the Mousam River; and Wonder Brook Preserve a 78-acre property offering excellent hiking opportunities and picturesque overlooks of the Kennebunk River along a 2.5 mile trail. Kennebunk has seen phenominal growth in recent years, as has much of York County.

Population: 10476
Population Density: 299
Average Property Value: $283,300
Area: 36.0 sq miles
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