Maine
Boothbay Harbor is a small town in Maine with a population of 948. Residents earn $57,679 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boothbay Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Boothbay Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boothbay Harbor is $57,679, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Boothbay Harbor is $339,300, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Boothbay Harbor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,124 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Boothbay Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,679 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,213 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,847 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,798 |
| County GDP | $1,811M |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,661 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
| Commute Time | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $339,300 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $498,855 |
| Census Median Rent | $677 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,661 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,245/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 46.8/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,124.1/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 93.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,030.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.7 inches |
| 36% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8556°N, 69.6233°W |
| County FIPS | 23015 |
Winner: Democrat by 11.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,115/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Retail Stores | 208 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |