Maine
Bar Harbor is a small town in Maine with a population of 2,311. Residents earn $72,750 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bar Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bar Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bar Harbor is $72,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bar Harbor is $479,600, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,084 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Bar Harbor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,819 per 100,000, near the national average.
Bar Harbor is a highly educated community — 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bar Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,750 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,527 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,602 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,980 |
| County GDP | $3,681M |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 11.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $479,600 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $636,681 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,084 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Total Violent | 18.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,818.5/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 75.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,743.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.5 inches |
| 46% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3813°N, 68.2111°W |
| County FIPS | 23009 |
Winner: Democrat by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 16 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Retail Stores | 342 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 11.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |