Winter Harbor, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.8% 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 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 12, ME
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Schools

Peninsula School
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Conners-Emerson School
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Sumner Memorial High School
9 miles, N • 2.8 star
Ella Lewis School
10 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
35 miles, W • 5 star
University of Maine at Machias
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Beal College
44 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Down East Community Hospital
38 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
122 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
195 miles, W • 1.4 star
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