Mount Desert, ME
Living in Mount Desert
Bikeability50
Walkability71
Commute89
Public Transit47
Affordability25
Public Safety98
Airports22
Hospitals84
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+46 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate26%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector41%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office27%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$440kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$846Median Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
LP gas17%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Desert
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Mount Desert
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 5 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Desert
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Desert, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Desert, ME
The Bay School
14 miles, W
Blue Hill Harbor School
14 miles, W
George Stevens Academy
14 miles, NW
Graham Lake School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Desert, ME
College of the Atlantic
7 miles, NE
Maine Maritime Academy
24 miles, W
Husson University
41 miles, NW
University of Maine
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Desert, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
7 miles, NE
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
15 miles, N
Waldo County General Hospital
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mount Desert, ME
Bangor International Airport
41 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
109 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
152 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
183 miles, SW