Northeast Harbor, ME

Maine

Northeast Harbor is a small town in Maine with a population of 410. Residents earn $102,500 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
410 Population 569/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $55,133 per capita
$604,200 Home Value
$1,348 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$604,200 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,500
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $604,200
114% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.4%
88% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,348
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.3%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Northeast Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population410
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$55,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,681M
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$604,200
Rent$1,348
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Is Northeast Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Northeast Harbor receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Northeast Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Northeast Harbor is $102,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Northeast Harbor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Northeast Harbor is $604,200, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Northeast Harbor is a highly educated community — 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Northeast 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.

Northeast Harbor has a population of 410 with a density of 569 people per square mile. The median age is 52.6 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.9%), with 17.1% Black.

Population

410
Total Population
569
People / sq mi
52.6yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Northeast Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Northeast Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northeast Harbor is $102,500, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Northeast Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,500
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,133
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$72,602

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,980
County GDP$3,681M

Business (County)

Restaurants352
Healthcare168
Retail342
Manufacturing85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,825
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Work from Home38.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Northeast Harbor is $604,200, 114% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$604,200
114% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,825
95% above US avg
Effective Rate1.13%
In Northeast Harbor, 27.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Northeast Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.3%
15% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma12.4%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate80.4%
Premature Death7,940/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access73.1%
Healthcare Facilities168

Crime Rates: Northeast Harbor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Northeast Harbor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates44.2902°N, 68.2909°W
County FIPS23009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 11.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.9%
D 54.7%

Winner: Democrat by 11.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.4%
88% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.64
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density569/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants352
Retail Stores342

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Work from Home38.1%

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