Living in Northeast Harbor, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northeast Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Northeast Harbor has 419 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $92,415 (24% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $729,700, the median rent is $1,356/month.
Northeast Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northeast Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 58State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $92,415State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $729,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Northeast Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Home values 146% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northeast Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northeast Harbor the median home value is $729,700, 119% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Northeast Harbor median household income
The median household income in Northeast Harbor is $92,415 and the income per person is $53,100. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Northeast Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 561
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 66%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.19
66% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Northeast Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Northeast Harbor demographics
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 2.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northeast Harbor ›
Education in Northeast Harbor
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Northeast Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northeast Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 39.7%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Northeast Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Harbor | 419 | $92,415 | $729,700 | $1,356 |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,553 | $59,205 | $428,500 | $959 |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | $92,813 | $522,100 | $1,341 |
| Cranberry Isles | 196 | $65,000 | $439,100 | $1,000 |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | $77,180 | $538,400 | $1,106 |
| Tremont | 1,508 | $88,803 | $407,000 | $1,217 |
| Winter Harbor | 493 | $86,250 | $210,500 | $818 |
| Brooklin | 869 | $68,750 | $339,400 | $1,236 |
| Trenton | 1,599 | $60,455 | $357,400 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in Northeast Harbor, ME?
The median household income in Northeast Harbor is $92,415, 24% 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 Northeast Harbor?
The median home value in Northeast Harbor is $729,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Northeast Harbor?
The median gross rent in Northeast Harbor is $1,356 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Northeast Harbor, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: home values 146% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Northeast Harbor?
The median age in Northeast Harbor is 58 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Northeast Harbor?
The average commute to work in Northeast Harbor is 11 minutes; 39.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northeast Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Northeast Harbor is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northeast Harbor?
63.8% of adults in Northeast Harbor 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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