The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03904 sells for about $517,461, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,651 a month.
ZIP 03904 — Kittery
The Kittery housing market remains stable, supported by strong demand from the nearby Portsmouth employment hub. While inventory remains tight, prices have held steady, reflecting the area's desirability as a coastal residential destination.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters working in the Portsmouth area, families seeking coastal living, and retirees attracted to the Maine shoreline.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 7.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 03904, York County ME
Kittery schools are generally well-regarded within the local district, serving the community with a focus on coastal Maine educational standards.
The area faces standard coastal New England risks, including potential for storm surge and wind damage, with insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Portsmouth, NH employment hub and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which serves as a major regional anchor.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Kittery, with an effective rate of approximately 0.9% based on local assessment rolls.
Residents primarily commute via I-95 toward Portsmouth, NH, or north toward Portland, with transit options limited to regional bus services.
The area features significant coastal access, including Fort Foster Park, local beaches, and proximity to the Kittery Outlets for shopping.
The rental market is tight due to high demand from shipyard workers and seasonal tourism, with limited vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and a robust tourism and retail sector centered on the Kittery Outlets.
The area is served by I-95, providing primary access to the broader Portland-South Portland metropolitan corridor.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic coastal character while managing demand for residential expansion.
York County assessments are managed at the municipal level by the Town of Kittery assessor.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance costs are influenced by coastal proximity and regional flood zone designations.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Water Country Water Park4.16.1 mi
- Wonder Mountain Fun Park4.313.2 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.412 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.44.6 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.83.8 mi
- The Brook4.217.6 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.719.4 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.43.9 mi
- New England Dragway4.816.4 mi
- Roundabout Diner and Lounge4.43.9 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.16.1 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.73.1 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.64.9 mi
- Prescott Park4.72.9 mi
- Regal Fox Run4.33.9 mi
- Nubble Lighthouse4.97.7 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.73.1 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.64.9 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.79.1 mi
- Lobster Point Lighthouse4.611.3 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.64.9 mi
- Prescott Park4.72.9 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.75 mi
- Fort Foster4.73.8 mi
- Great Island Common4.73.6 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.55.4 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.64 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.48.4 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.45.7 mi
- Links at Outlook Golf Course4.69.6 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.210.3 mi
- Ledges Golf Club4.15.2 mi
- Kittery Premium Outlets4.30.1 mi
- Wentworth Greenhouses4.99.6 mi
- Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn4.66.9 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.66.3 mi
- The Kittery Outlets4.30.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic coastal park with walking trails and beach access.
Major regional shopping destination featuring numerous brand-name stores.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.