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Southwest Harbor, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
Southwest Harbor, ME
At a Glance
How Southwest Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southwest Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Southwest Harbor a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Southwest Harbor residents earn a median household income of $31,518 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,970. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above 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 Southwest Harbor is $407,700 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $588,944. Median rent is $903/month, with 33.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Southwest Harbor reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,003/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Southwest Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southwest 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.