Winter Harbor, ME

Maine

Winter Harbor is a small town in Maine with a population of 321. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 148/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $45,517 per capita
$198,700 Home Value $313,758 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$198,700 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $198,700
30% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.8%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Winter Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population321
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$45,517
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,681M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$313,758

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,349/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary578/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute29 min
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Is Winter Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winter Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Winter Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winter Harbor is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winter Harbor is $198,700, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Winter 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 1,349 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.

Education

25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Winter 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.

Winter Harbor has a population of 321 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 67.5 years, 74% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

321
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
67.5yrs
Median Age
74% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.3%
Female 61.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Winter Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winter Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winter Harbor is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Winter Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,517
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$72,602

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,980
County GDP$3,681M

Business (County)

Restaurants352
Healthcare168
Retail342
Manufacturing85

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,825
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Winter Harbor is $198,700, 30% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $313,758.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,700
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$313,758

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,825
95% above US avg
Effective Rate3.43%
In Winter Harbor, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winter Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma12.5%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death7,940/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access73.1%
Healthcare Facilities168
Winter Harbor has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,349 per 100,000 (31% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Winter Harbor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,348.8/100K
31% below US avg
Burglary578.0/100K
Theft770.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Winter Harbor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation40 ft (12 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates44.3928°N, 68.0917°W
County FIPS23009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 11.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.9%
D 54.7%

Winner: Democrat by 11.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score5.64
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants352
Retail Stores342

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Work from Home6.8%

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