Northeast Harbor, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
410 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
63.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$604,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,348 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.2% 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 19
Feb 2 16 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 2 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 5 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME State House District 14, ME
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Schools

Mt Desert Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Pemetic Elementary School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Cranberry Isles School
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Tremont Consolidated School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
26 miles, NW • 5 star
Beal College
42 miles, N • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
43 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
36 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
44 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
110 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
183 miles, W • 1.4 star
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