Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County is a county located in south central Maine, with its county seat located in Augusta. It is the largest county in the state, with an area of 2,016 square miles. The population of Kennebec County is 122,151 people as of 2019. The county is home to several small towns such as Waterville and Winslow, as well as the state capital of Augusta. The economy of the county has historically been based on agriculture and industry, although more recently it has become increasingly driven by services and tourism.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Kennebec County is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Kennebec County jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Kennebec County's cost of living is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Kennebec County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Kennebec County, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kennebec county flipped narrowly Democratic, 48.6% to 48.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Kennebec County's population is 123,293 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Kennebec County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.5%.

SCHOOLS

Kennebec County public schools spend $13,360 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.4 students per teacher in Kennebec County. More Education

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Housing Market in kennebec

It's a good time to buy in Kennebec. Home Appreciation is up 16.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Kennebec is .

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