Bar Harbor, Maine 

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Population

5,098

+5.8% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

Cost of Living

112.8 / 100

Median Home Price

$606,900

Median Income

$71,900

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.0

summer / winter

United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Bar Harbor / Zip Codes
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Best Places to Live in Bar Harbor, Maine

Living in Bar Harbor, ME is a wonderful experience. The small town of less than 5,000 people offers a peaceful atmosphere with breathtaking views of the harbor and plenty of activities to enjoy. There are plenty of hikes around the area with stunning views of the ocean, Acadia National Park is nearby for more outdoorsy activities, and there are restaurants and shops downtown for entertainment. While it may be a small town, there is plenty to explore and appreciate about living in Bar Harbor.

State: Maine
County: Hancock County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Bar Harbor
Zip Codes: 04609
Cost of Living: 12.8% higher



Bar Harbor, Me Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Bar Harbor is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bar Harbor jobs have increased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Bar Harbor's cost of living is 12.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bar Harbor's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Bar Harbor, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Hancock county remained strongly Democratic, 54.8% to 42.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Bar Harbor's population is 5,098 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Bar Harbor is $606,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.5%.

SCHOOLS
Bar Harbor public schools spend $14,726 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 9.3 students per teacher in Bar Harbor. More Education



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Housing Market in Bar Harbor

It's a good time to buy in Bar Harbor. Home Appreciation is up 16.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bar Harbor is $606,900.
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ZIP CODES IN BAR HARBOR, MAINE
04609

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