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Searsport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
Searsport, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Searsport a Good Place to Live?
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 10.7% (197% 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 $303,688. 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.
Safety & Crime
Searsport reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.