Best Places to Live in Mount Desert, Maine

As of 2011, Mount Desert's population is 2,159 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.42 percent.

The median home cost in Mount Desert is $392,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.48 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Desert's cost of living is 39.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

Mount Desert public schools spend $8,757 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 8.1 students per teacher in Mount Desert.

The unemployment rate in Mount Desert is 11.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mount Desert jobs have Increased by 2.94 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Mount Desert's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes