Living in Harpswell, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harpswell · Census data 2020–2024
Harpswell has 5,046 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $96,250 (29% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $609,700, the median rent is $1,348/month.
Harpswell at a glance
- Population
- 5,046
- Median age
- 62State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $96,250State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $609,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,348/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Harpswell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harpswell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harpswell the median home value is $609,700, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Harpswell median household income
The median household income in Harpswell is $96,250 and the income per person is $70,110. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Harpswell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,286
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 39.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.94
39.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harpswell has many vacation and second homes.
Harpswell demographics
- Population
- 5,046
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 2,598
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harpswell ›
Education in Harpswell
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Harpswell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harpswell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Harpswell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpswell | 5,046 | $96,250 | $609,700 | $1,348 |
| Chebeague Island | 555 | $67,639 | $651,400 | $2,063 |
| Phippsburg | 2,238 | $107,833 | $335,800 | $1,022 |
| Cousins Island | 658 | $180,625 | $658,000 | — |
| Freeport | 8,802 | $107,326 | $508,400 | $1,439 |
| Yarmouth | 9,053 | $110,216 | $639,700 | $1,693 |
| Long Island | 249 | $91,250 | $551,100 | $2,194 |
| Georgetown | 1,012 | $84,250 | $427,200 | $1,431 |
| West Bath | 1,863 | $103,333 | $422,800 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Harpswell, ME?
The median household income in Harpswell is $96,250, 29% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harpswell?
The median home value in Harpswell is $609,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Harpswell?
The median gross rent in Harpswell is $1,348 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Harpswell, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Harpswell?
The median age in Harpswell is 62 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Harpswell?
The average commute to work in Harpswell is 30 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harpswell?
The unemployment rate in Harpswell is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harpswell?
52.9% of adults in Harpswell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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