At a Glance
Home Value
$343,000
Zillow: $498,864
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
14.0% smoking rate
How Blue Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Hill is $343,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,864. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
50.2% of adults in Blue Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Hill has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,066
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$55,830
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
Home Value$343,000
Rent
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$498,864
Housing Units763
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation149 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Hill was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.