Living in Winter Harbor, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Harbor has 493 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $86,250 (15% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $210,500, the median rent is $818/month.
Winter Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winter Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 64.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $210,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Winter Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Maine median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winter Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Harbor the median home value is $210,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Winter Harbor median household income
The median household income in Winter Harbor is $86,250 and the income per person is $47,694. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Winter Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 469
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 45.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.87
45.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Winter Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Winter Harbor demographics
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 5.7%
- 65 and older
- 47.3%
- Households
- 257
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Harbor ›
Education in Winter Harbor
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Winter Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Winter Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Harbor | 493 | $86,250 | $210,500 | $818 |
| Gouldsboro | 1,615 | $60,873 | $276,800 | $1,298 |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | $77,180 | $538,400 | $1,106 |
| Cranberry Isles | 196 | $65,000 | $439,100 | $1,000 |
| Sorrento | 345 | $83,438 | $298,800 | $1,696 |
| Northeast Harbor | 419 | $92,415 | $729,700 | $1,356 |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | $92,813 | $522,100 | $1,341 |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,553 | $59,205 | $428,500 | $959 |
| Sullivan | 1,246 | $59,643 | $222,000 | $883 |
More for people moving to Winter Harbor
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What is the median household income in Winter Harbor, ME?
The median household income in Winter Harbor is $86,250, 15% 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 Winter Harbor?
The median home value in Winter Harbor is $210,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Winter Harbor?
The median gross rent in Winter Harbor is $818 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Winter Harbor, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Maine median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Winter Harbor?
The median age in Winter Harbor is 64.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Winter Harbor?
The average commute to work in Winter Harbor is 25 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Winter Harbor is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Harbor?
31.9% of adults in Winter 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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