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Northeast Harbor, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
410 Population 569/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $55,133 per capita
$604,200 Home Value $588,944 Zillow
$1,348 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Northeast Harbor, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,500
36% above
$55,133 per capita
Home Value
$604,200
114% above
Zillow: $588,944
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
16% above
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.4%
88% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
234 sunny days/yr

How Northeast Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Northeast Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
214%
Rent
116%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
188%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northeast Harbor a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northeast Harbor residents earn a median household income of $102,500 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northeast Harbor is $604,200 , 114% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $588,944. Median rent is $1,348/month, with 19.3% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Northeast Harbor reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,910/100K.

Education

63.4% of adults in Northeast Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population410
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$55,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

B
Home Value$604,200
Rent$1,348
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$588,944
Housing Units508
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,910/100K

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation33 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Northeast Harbor was built in 1938.
38.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.