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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Lincoln County County
Boothbay Harbor, ME
At a Glance
How Boothbay Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boothbay Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Boothbay Harbor a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Boothbay Harbor residents earn a median household income of $57,679 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,213. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boothbay Harbor is $339,300 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,855. Median rent is $677/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Boothbay Harbor reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 590/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Boothbay Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boothbay Harbor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.