Bar Harbor, ME
Living in Bar Harbor
Bikeability
36
Walkability
76
Commute
100
Public Transit
39
Affordability
58
Public Safety
96
Airports
21
Hospitals
84
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.5k
Population
+276 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
50%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$2.5k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector48%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office19%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$316k
Median Home Value
+$4.7k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$800
Median Monthly Rent
+$36 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas19%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
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 (61%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump29%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bar Harbor
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bar Harbor, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bar Harbor, ME
Graham Lake School
16 miles, NW
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
16 miles, NW
George Stevens Academy
16 miles, W
The Bay School
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bar Harbor, ME
College of the Atlantic
2 miles, E
Maine Maritime Academy
27 miles, W
Husson University
40 miles, NW
University of Maine
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bar Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
3 miles, E
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
13 miles, NW
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Waldo County General Hospital
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bar Harbor, ME
Bangor International Airport
40 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
114 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
157 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
188 miles, SW