Blue Hill, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,066 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,700 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$343,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$895 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hancock County
1
Maine
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hancock County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 18 18
Feb 2 16 21
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME State House District 16, ME
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Schools

The Bay School
<1 miles, NW
Blue Hill Harbor School
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
George Stevens Academy
1 miles, N • 5 star
Blue Hill Consolidated School
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
11 miles, W • 5 star
College of the Atlantic
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Beal College
29 miles, N • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
31 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
100 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
175 miles, W • 1.4 star
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