Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? |
The winters in Cape Neddick, Maine historically feature high temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s and lows averaging between the single digits and the low 20s. The summertime highs are usually in the mid to upper 70s or low 80s with low temperatures in the low to mid 50s. | | The crime rate in Cape Neddick is extremely low. The town is safer than 96% of the United States. The crime rate for personal theft is higher than the rate for violent offenses but even at that, Cape Neddick averages just 435 violent crimes per every 100,000. | | The River Road, Algonac Road and Ocean Circuit Road regions of Cape Neddick feature higher priced homes of quaint beauty. Most of the homes in these neighborhoods are owned by Caucasians and the community is a great place for retirees. | | The residents are very friendly and kind. They are happy to answer any questions that visitors might have and are proud of their little community. The town is predominately comprised of Caucasians, with just 1.1% of the population of Hispanic ethnic origin and 0.9% of the population that is of mixed race. |
Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life |
The Cape Neddick/York, Maine area has a lot of souvenir shops and clothing stores. | | Clay Hill Restaurant is a part of the Clay Hill Farm complex, a certified wildlife habitat and bird sanctuary. The beautiful grounds add ambiance to the delectable menu featuring seasonal favorites. The Cliff House Restaurant in nearby Ogunquit, Maine features both a breakfast and dinner menu with beautiful view of Maine's cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. | | Cape Neddick students attend school in York, Maine. Coastal Ridge Elementary School is rated 10/10 on the Great Schools index. York Middle School is ranked 9/10 and York High School is rated a perfect 10/10. | | Cape Neddick, Maine offers several singles activity groups through Meetup. The community's close proximity to the coast offers many date options for sightseeing, such as touring the Nubble lighthouse or Clay Hill Farm's nature preserve. Singles can also dine at one of the community's upscale restaurants. For the recreational fan that does not enjoy fishing or other coastal options, there are several golf courses in the area, including Cape Neddick's Country Club. |
Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions |
Road noise on Route 1 has posed a problem for some campground visitors. The Sanford Regional Airport is approximate 15 miles from Cape Neddick. | | Households in Cape Neddick earn slightly more income than other towns in the area, like Castine or Steep Falls. A part of the Portland, Maine Metro area, Cape Neddick is a quaint village and quiet alternative to the 70,000+ residents of Portland and the big city hustle and bustle. | | York Hospital is a 79 bed facility that opened in 1906. The facility features 17 physician specialties from primary care to medical-surgical sub-specialties, such as nephrology, cardiology, and orthopedics. | | Old Gaol is an old jail and historical site featuring walking toures. York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Fun Park is an amusement park and zoo that has something for the entire family. The John Hancock Wharf and Warehouse is a tourist site along the York River. Lastly, the Enerson-Wilcox House is a site filled with antique goodies that was once owned by the family of Ralph Waldo Emerson. |
General comments | | | | | | |
In the 21st Century, Cape Neddick reminds me of the stories about a simple life that existed back in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The town has an old world feel with little shops, small, locally owned inns, and pristine beauty found at every turn. | | | | | | |