Southwest Harbor, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
563 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,518 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$407,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$578 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.0% 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 3 16 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME State House District 15, ME
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Schools

Pemetic Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Tremont Consolidated School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mt Desert Elementary School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Cranberry Isles School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
25 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
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
44 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
108 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
181 miles, W • 1.4 star
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