Bar Harbor, ME
Living in Bar Harbor
Bikeability
64
Walkability
94
Commute
100
Public Transit
61
Affordability
61
Public Safety
95
Airports
21
Hospitals
83
Colleges
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
-293 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
42%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate19%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector53%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office15%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation1%
Walked21%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$327k
Median Home Value
+$79k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$776
Median Monthly Rent
+$137 (2010–19)
30%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas16%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bar Harbor
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Bar Harbor
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bar Harbor
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bar Harbor, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bar Harbor, ME
Graham Lake School
18 miles, NW
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
18 miles, NW
George Stevens Academy
19 miles, W
The Bay School
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bar Harbor, ME
College of the Atlantic
1 miles, NW
Maine Maritime Academy
29 miles, W
Husson University
42 miles, NW
University of Maine
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bar Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
0 miles, NE
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
15 miles, NW
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Waldo County General Hospital
39 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bar Harbor, ME
Bangor International Airport
42 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
116 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
158 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
190 miles, SW