Southwest Harbor, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
563
Population
417/sq mi density
$31,518
Median Income
$26,970 per capita
$407,700
Home Value
$637,764 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,518 median income, 21.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$407,700 home value, $903/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$407,700
45% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$903/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
26.1%
60% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
637
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$407,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$637,764
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
26.1%
Owner-Occupied
73.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$903/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
26.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $407,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,764 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $903 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 26.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 26.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 637 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |