Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Cafe this way
Coffee Shop
Choco-Latte Cafe
Coffee Shop
2 Cats Resturant
Coffee Shop
Take A Hike
Coffee Shop
Trailhead cafe
Coffee Shop
Cup dinner
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Abbe Museum
Museum
Reel Pizza
Cinema
D'Alessio Gallery
Art Gallery
The Criterion
Cinema
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
Attraction
Dorr Museum of Natural History
Museum
Abbe Museum
Museum
Precipice Trail
Attraction
The Bubble
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Sweets
Thirsty whale
Bar
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
Sweets
Jordan Pond
Fast Food
Geddy's
Bar
Paddy's
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) B
Parsons Lobsters and Seafood
Seafood
Hannaford's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mount Dessert Bakery
Bakery
Morning Glory Bakery
Bakery
Parks (8) A+
Village Green
Park
Grant Park
Park
Agamont Park
Park
Newlin Gardens
Park
Beatrix Farrand Gardens
Park
Sieur de Monts
Park
Shops (18) A-
Spruce & Gussy
Gift Shop
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Serendipity
Clothing
Roberto Hostins Salon
Hairdresser
Fiore Artisal Oils & Vinegars
Gift Shop
Echo Salon
Hairdresser
Cadillac's
Clothing
Jekyll & Hyde Leather Store
Clothing
Acadia Park Company
Clothing
Sherman's Book Store
Books
Sherman'
Gift Shop
Sherman'
Gift Shop
Moose Tracks
Gift Shop
Seaglass By The Bay
Clothing
Jack's Jewelery
Fashion
Patrick's By The Sea
Gift Shop
The Blueberry Patch
Gift Shop
The Black Bear
Gift Shop
Cadillac Mountain Eco-Store
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Bar Harbor.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Village Green
Bus Stop
Acadia National Park Headquarters
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bar Harbor is 116/100 - which is 13% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime A+

Bar Harbor crime rates are 535 per 100k, which is 59% lower than Maine
Property Crime
495 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
40 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Bar Harbor is $61,181 - which is 20% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$61,181 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hannaford's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Hospital
High Street Health Center
Doctor
Bar Harbor Fire Department
Fire Station
Bar Harbor Police Department
Police
M.D.I. Dental Arts
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Bar Harbor home prices are $293,100 - which is 67% higher than Maine
Home Price
$293,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-7% D
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Bar Harbor graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Conners-Emerson School
High Schools (1) F
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ratings A-

Bar Harbor has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bar Harbor? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Village Green
      Grant Park
      Agamont Park
      Newlin Gardens
      Beatrix Farrand Gardens
      Sieur de Monts

      Entertainment

      Abbe Museum
      Reel Pizza
      D'Alessio Gallery
      The Criterion
      Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.
      Dorr Museum of Natural History
      Abbe Museum
      Precipice Trail

      Food & Drink

      Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
      Thirsty whale
      Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
      Jordan Pond
      Geddy's
      Paddy's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Bar Harbor? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Bar Harbor.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      15% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bar Harbor? The cost of living in Bar Harbor is 116/100 - which is 13% higher than Maine.
      Bar Harbor
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bar Harbor? Bar Harbor crime rates are 535, which are 59% lower than Maine
      Total Crime
      535 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 187

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bar Harbor? The median income in Bar Harbor is $61,181 which is 20% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $61,18111% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,05011% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bar Harbor a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mount Desert Island Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hannaford's Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      High Street Health Center

      C+ Housing

      What are Bar Harbor home prices? Bar Harbor home prices are $293,100 - which is 67% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $293,10059% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80815% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      24% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Bar Harbor have good schools? The Bar Harbor graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      30% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Bar Harbor a good place to live? Bar Harbor has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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