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About Winthrop
Town in Maine, United StatesWinthrop is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. Winthrop is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 6,121 at the 2020 census. Winthrop's population, however, approximately doubles during the summer months as part-year residents return to seasonal camps located on the shores of Winthrop's Lakes and Ponds. A recreational area located among lakes, the town includes the villages of Winthrop and East Winthrop, and is the center of the Winthrop Lakes Region. Winthrop is also included in the Augusta, Maine Micropolitan New England City and Town Area. The town is defined by several significant bodies of water, including Mar…
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Housing in Winthrop
The typical Winthrop home is worth about $345,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% below the Maine typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Winthrop
Safety Grade B+
Winthrop reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. Maine has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Winthrop sits closer to the middle.
Schools in Winthrop
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The public schools Winthrop’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Maine’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ME. Ratings are from neighbors.
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