Southwest Harbor Town, ME

Living in Southwest Harbor Town

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 89
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 51
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Schools 63
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest Harbor Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest Harbor Town, ME

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The Bay School
17 miles, NW
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George Stevens Academy
17 miles, NW
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Graham Lake School
24 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Southwest Harbor Town, ME

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Husson University
46 miles, NW
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University of Maine
48 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest Harbor Town, ME

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Airports

Airports near Southwest Harbor Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
181 miles, SW