The Southern Maine Coast boasts miles of sandy beaches and coastline. It is home to one of Maine's fastest growing counties, York.

Lying on the New Hampshire border, York county is seeing a great migration of tourists and new residents from other New England states. New census figures reveal that the population growth rate in York county is more than three times Maine's overall growth rate. It also is home to some of the wealthiest communities in the state.

SOUTHERN COAST at a Glance Population: 186,742 Area: 991sq. mi. County: York Major towns and cities: Biddeford, Sanford, Saco, Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Average house price: $187,955 Sources

There is a unique combination of towns in the Southern Coast. From quaint coastal towns to bustling recreational towns, making York a diverse coastal region.

Perhaps most famously, York is home to Kennebunkport, the summer residence of former president George Bush. It is also home to Old Orchard Beach, whose miles of sandy beaches attract thousands of tourists in the summer. Much of this community, with it's boardwalk atmosphere and it's small amusement park, shuts up tightly in the off-season.

In the Travel section, you can read more about the Southern Maine Coast

In the Census special section, you can find data on York County

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