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Year-round coastal living in Ferry Beach
Ferry Beach, named after the ferry crossing at Saco River that offered travelers passage along the coast before highways were common in Maine, is a small coastal community in Saco. Sharing a space with Ferry Beach State Park, residents enjoy waterfront access and preservation areas. The area comes alive with some short-term rentals and tourists in the summer, but there is a significant year-round population that participates in the Saco community. More restaurants and local businesses open in the summer, but Ferry Beach maintains its relaxed, coastal vibe continuously, with a cool-toned collection of wood-shingled cottages and Cape Cod homes.
Explore or relax at Ferry Beach State Park
The neighborhood’s namesake, a state park with white sand beaches and picnic areas, is open from Memorial Day to September 30 unless otherwise posted, though visitors can use the beach and trails in the off-season. The park features a nature trail that winds through a rare grove of black tupelo trees, past Long Pond and ends at the beach, which is ideal for hiking in summer or snowshoeing in winter. Locals can head to the southern point of the neighborhood for laidback sand beaches, a fishing pier and kayak rentals at Camp Ellis. To find a playground in a large green space, residents can drive 4 miles northwest to Pepperell Park. At Norwoods Marina, boaters can launch onto the Saco River and sail to the Atlantic Ocean.
Shoreline at Ferry Beach State Park
The jetty at Camp Ellis
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Coastal cottages and Cape Cods on the waterfront
Properties in Ferry Beach remain within walking distance of the Saco River and the Atlantic Ocean and are situated along narrow avenues and coastal streets. Housing styles range from colorful ranches to Cape Cods and larger New England beach cottages. Homebuyers can find bungalows from the early 20th century, beach houses from the 1950s and 60s and Cape Cods and ranches from the 1970s and 80s. “All of southern Maine has very low housing inventory because higher interest rates have caused homeowners with low interest rates to stay in their homes. More houses should come on the market as interest rates loosen,” says Vicki Kennedy, Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Oceanside, who has served southern Maine for 36 years. While no houses are currently on the market, buyers can usually expect to pay between $700,000 and $1.2 million.
The community of Camp Ellis
Ranch style
Cottage style home
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Holiday events on Saco Main Street
Saco Main Street hosts community events throughout the year. In June, the annual art festival showcases artists and musicians. There are free summer concerts between the Dyer Library and Saco Museum at the “music in the park”ing lot event. There’s also a pumpkin harvest festival and a parade of lights every December. In the neighborhood, the Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center hosts youth camps and family retreats.
Maine lobster at Huot’s Seafood Restaurant
“There are major draws to living near the coast, including fishing and fresh seafood,” Kennedy says. Seasonal convenience stores and restaurants serve the neighborhood in the summer months, but residents need to drive 4 miles northwest to Main Street for year-round options. In the neighborhood, there are everyday essentials, live lobsters and grab-and-go sandwiches at Camp Ellis General Store. Huot’s Seafood Restaurant serves fried scallops and lobster rolls. On Main Street, residents can shop for groceries at Hannaford. There’s family-owned takeout restaurant Rapid Ray’s for burgers and onion rings and Golden Rooster Restaurant for classic American dishes and weekend live performances.
CK Burns School
Free private high school for Saco residents
Children entering kindergarten through second grade may attend Governor John Fairfield School and advance to C. K. Burns School for third through fifth grade. Both schools have B-plus ratings from Niche. Students continue learning at A-minus-rated Saco Middle. The district does not have a public high school, but Saco high schoolers can attend A-minus-rated Thornton Academy for free through a town tuition program when they show proof of residency. The academy offers electives like Maine Fish and Wildlife, songwriting and robotics to round out students’ education.
Walk to the beach or drive to Saco
The Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit offers four primary bus routes between the towns. The nearest bus stop is 4 miles northwest, in downtown Saco. Residents depend on personal vehicles to get around. State Route 9 branches in Ferry Beach and offers access to Interstate 95, which routes residents 20 miles north to Portland.
Storm risks on the coast
Ferry Beach can experience flooding and storm damage. A historic rainstorm in January 2024 washed out roads and damaged the Camp Ellis Pier. Properties along the shoreline suffered damage from flooding and high winds.
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Parks in this Area
Blandings Park
Old Orchard Beach Recreation
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
East Point Sanctuary
Veterans Memorial Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Ferry Beach State Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Strawberry Field Park
Soccer
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
29 min drive
Ferry Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ferry Beach, Saco sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ferry Beach, Saco over the last 12 months is $333,870, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,014
Median Age
54
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,526
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,945
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
69.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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