Maine
Southwest Harbor is a small town in Maine with a population of 563. Residents earn $31,518 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Southwest Harbor receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Southwest Harbor has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Southwest Harbor is $31,518, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Southwest Harbor is $407,700, 45% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Southwest Harbor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,910 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Southwest 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.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,518 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,970 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,602 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,980 |
| County GDP | $3,681M |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $407,700 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $588,944 |
| Census Median Rent | $903 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 26.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,910.1/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 224.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,685.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.5 inches |
| 46% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2784°N, 68.3286°W |
| County FIPS | 23009 |
Winner: Democrat by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Retail Stores | 342 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |