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Ogunquit

Ogunquit

Rural Neighborhood in York, Maine

York County 03902, 03907

$1,012,107 Average Value
$618 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Ogunquit is popular with tourists

Hugged by miles of white-sand beaches, Ogunquit lives up to its name, which means "a beautiful place by the sea" in the indigenous Abenaki language. The community has a vintage appeal and its population hasn't changed much over the years either, jumping to just 1,598 in 2024 from 1,577 in 2020. "Not many people actually reside in Ogunquit because it's more taken over by tourists," says Jackie Roberts, a server at a local family-owned Mediterranean restaurant, The Front Yard. With an average snowfall of nearly 50 inches, it gets pretty cold here. Many restaurants close when the snowbirds head out for the winter. Then, when the sun returns, Ogunquit's beaches and quaint shopping areas are bustling again with waves of visitors and part-time neighbors.

Ogunquit means
Ogunquit means "a beautiful place by the sea" in the indigenous Abenaki language.
Visitors take a break at Marginal Way to take in Ogunquit's amazing coastal views.
Visitors take a break at Marginal Way to take in Ogunquit's amazing coastal views.
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Cliffside hikes along Marginal Way

Ogunquit's Marginal Way is a trail stretching over a mile along the rocky coast. Ogunquit Beach is accessible from the path and offers a wide-open space for sand volleyball, though it's often packed during the warmer months. North of Ogunquit Beach is Footbridge Beach. Considered a hidden gem by locals, it's less touristy than others. The inland Ogunquit Dog Park offers plenty of space for furry friends to roam. Cape Neddick Country Club provides a private course.

Start your morning walk at Lobster Point Lighthouse towards downtown or Perkins Cove.
Start your morning walk at Lobster Point Lighthouse towards downtown or Perkins Cove.
Boats line up to depart Perkins Cove in Ogunquit.
Boats line up to depart Perkins Cove in Ogunquit.
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A 1930s charm in Ogunquit

Craftsmans, Cape Cods, Victorians and custom builds create Ogunquit's architectural fabric. Properties trace back as early as 1910, and while new construction is rare, it's still available, often modeling a rustic farmhouse or New England look. "They have certain regulations where older buildings can't be torn down," says Realtor George Wilson of Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Aland Realty. "It still looks like it did in 1935." Lot sizes here are spacious, even close to the coast, with homes resting on a quarter of an acre to over 2 acres or more. Properties a short walk to the ocean can go for around $900,000 to over $4 million and sometimes even above $7 million. Homes farther inland also rise to over $1 million but start in the $500,000s. Crime is below average here, by national standards, at 2 out of 10 versus 4 out of 10 on the CAP Index Crime Score.

a Modern Shingle style home on the shore cliff.
a Modern Shingle style home on the shore cliff.
Victorian home navigates through time in Ogunquit.
Victorian home navigates through time in Ogunquit.
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Perkins Cove and the Village

The Marginal Way path ends at Perkins Cove, a former artists' colony with a marina. Its seaside shops in gray shingle houses are connected to inns by a footbridge. Some visit for candlelit dinners with waterfront views at M.C. Perkins Cove restaurant and for homemade saltwater taffy from Perkins Cove Candies. They might also snag beachy clothes from the Nothing Better than Doing Nothing apparel store. The Village, in downtown Ogunquit, is known for its LGBTQ-owned bed and breakfasts and nightlife spots, including The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant. The Village Food Market is also downtown for groceries.

Get your Maine memorabilia at Perkins Cove Orgunquit.
Get your Maine memorabilia at Perkins Cove Orgunquit.
At Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, patron bring their classic treasures in the summer.
At Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, patron bring their classic treasures in the summer.
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Ogunquit Playhouse is one of the last remaining summer theaters from the Summer Stock.
Ogunquit Playhouse is one of the last remaining summer theaters from the Summer Stock.

Live shows at Ogunquit Playhouse

Locals can stock up on handmade candles, jewelry, soaps and more during October's OgunquitFest Artisan Craft Fair, where over 60 New England vendors showcase their work downtown. Other signature events tying into this over 20-year tradition are trick-or-treating in downtown Ogunquit and Perkins Cove and a classic car show. Ogunquit Playhouse hosts at least four shows from May through October. Past shows included Spamalot, Disney’s Frozen and Tootsie.

The Wells High School is a great school for students in grades 9-12 living near Wells, ME.
The Wells High School is a great school for students in grades 9-12 living near Wells, ME.

Students head to nearby Wells for school

Families living in Ogunquit year-round send their kids to the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District. Students may attend Wells Elementary School, Wells Junior High School and Wells High School. The elementary and junior high schools both earn an A-minus rating on Niche, while the high school gets a B rating. All of them are within the neighboring town of Wells. The junior high school's drama department was one of the first in the state to be granted a license to perform the popular Harry Potter and Cursed Child plays.

Ogunquit Beach is located at a walkable distance from all the restaurants and stores downtown.
Ogunquit Beach is located at a walkable distance from all the restaurants and stores downtown.

Ogunquit is conveniently walkable

People can walk almost anywhere in Ogunquit, which is ideal since parking is hard to find. Traffic is also heavy during the peak of tourist season, from June to October. Interstate 95 and Route 1 flow through town for general commuting needs. Several York Hospital branches are within 10 miles, including one in Wells, just over 5 miles away. Ogunquit experiences its share of coastal storms. In 2024, $1 million was approved toward the repair of Marginal Way, which incurred damages after several storms passed through in January of that year. This was added to a pot of $2 million already set aside for the path's repair after it weathered an earlier storm in 2018. The public works crew responsible for snow removal is on call 24 hours a day.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portsmouth International at Pease

27 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ogunquit 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 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$899,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,250,000
Median Townhouse Price
$1,100,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$667,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$510,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$618
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
88
Months of Supply
4.50
Median List Price
$1,199,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,387
Median Year Built
1978
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,030
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,445
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
817
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
525
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,552

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    1 - 3pm

    369 Main St Unit 3, Ogunquit, ME 03907

    $549,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 700 Sq Ft
    • 369 Main St
    • Unit 3

    Welcome to Ogunquit- this nicely renovated condo is a quick walk to town or the beach-the kitchen will entice you to cook at home, but the many nearby restaurants will get you out and about. Add in the sweet private patio and the convenience of being next to the Greenery cafe, what more could you want! Come and see if this could be your next home.

    Jennifer Walker 207 Prime Properties, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,878
Median Age
54
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,484
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,466

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
52.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%

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®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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