Southwest Harbor, ME
Living in Southwest Harbor
Bikeability
57
Walkability
92
Commute
100
Public Transit
55
Affordability
77
Public Safety
98
Airports
22
Hospitals
85
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
647
Population
-40 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
52%
College-Educated
+20% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
11 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Private sector44%
Self-employed51%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military2%
Sales and office17%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van50%
Walked19%
Worked at home31%
Housing
$328k
Median Home Value
-$167k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$379
Median Monthly Rent
+$8 (2010–19)
24%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K43%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene79%
LP gas4%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwest Harbor
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Southwest Harbor
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(39%) 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 | 14 |
| 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
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest Harbor, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest Harbor, ME
The Bay School
16 miles, NW
Blue Hill Harbor School
16 miles, NW
George Stevens Academy
16 miles, NW
Graham Lake School
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest Harbor, ME
College of the Atlantic
10 miles, NE
Maine Maritime Academy
25 miles, W
Husson University
44 miles, NW
University of Maine
46 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
10 miles, NE
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
19 miles, N
Waldo County General Hospital
34 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Southwest Harbor, ME
Bangor International Airport
44 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
108 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
150 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
181 miles, SW