Southwest Harbor Town, ME
Living in Southwest Harbor Town
Bikeability
43
Walkability
89
Commute
98
Public Transit
42
Affordability
74
Public Safety
98
Airports
22
Hospitals
85
Colleges
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-234 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
46%
College-Educated
+15% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+15% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector46%
Self-employed28%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military1%
Sales and office14%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van69%
Walked12%
Worked at home19%
Housing
$292k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$482
Median Monthly Rent
+$10 (2010–19)
30%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas12%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwest Harbor Town
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Southwest Harbor Town
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
Mar | 31 | 4 | 13 |
Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest Harbor Town
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest Harbor Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest Harbor Town, ME
The Bay School
17 miles, NW
Blue Hill Harbor School
17 miles, NW
George Stevens Academy
17 miles, NW
Graham Lake School
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest Harbor Town, ME
College of the Atlantic
11 miles, NE
Maine Maritime Academy
26 miles, W
Husson University
46 miles, NW
University of Maine
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest Harbor Town, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
10 miles, NE
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
21 miles, N
Waldo County General Hospital
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Southwest Harbor Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
46 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
108 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
150 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
181 miles, SW