Maine Coast, ME relocation guide
Moving to Cousins Island, ME
$658,000Median home value
Cumberland CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Cousins Island
Cousins Island is a residential island in Casco Bay, part of the town of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, connected to the mainland by the Ellis C. Snodgrass Memorial Bridge since 1955. About 500-650 people live year-round among summer cottages, with Sandy Point Beach and the Cousins Island Chapel (NRHP) as landmarks. The Chebeague Transportation ferry to Chebeague Island leaves from Wharf Road.
Home prices in Cousins Island
The median home value in Cousins Island is $658,000.
Top places in Cousins Island
- Sandy Point Beach — the island's public beach on the eastern shore.
- Chebeague Island ferry — 15-minute ferry from Wharf Road.
- Littlejohn Island — connected by causeway, with the Littlejohn Preserve.
- Yarmouth's Royal River Park — ~10 min away on the mainland.
Commuting from Cousins Island
- ~25 min to Portland via US-1 and I-295.
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) is ~25 min away.
- Greater Portland Metro bus serves Yarmouth; no rail on the island.
Cousins Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cousins Island, ME?
The median home value in Cousins Island is $658,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Cousins Island, ME?
~25 min to Portland via US-1 and I-295.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.