At a Glance
Median Income
$62,159
$43,694 per capita
Home Value
$292,100
Zillow: $321,966
Median Rent
$897/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.3% smoking rate
How Searsport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Searsport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Searsport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Searsport residents earn a median household income of $62,159 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,694. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Searsport is $292,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,966. Median rent is $897/month, with 35.2% 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 1959.
Education
42.1% of adults in Searsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Searsport has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,264
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,159
Per Capita$43,694
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A
Home Value$292,100
Rent$897
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$321,966
Housing Units787
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Searsport was built in 1959.
34.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.