Bar Harbor 77 Exceptional
Bar Harbor Livability #21 ranked city in Maine#2,567 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bar Harbor

PROS
  • Amenities

    An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Bar Harbor transportation information

      Statistic Bar Harbor Maine National
      Average one way commute13min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work60.6%78.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.3%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk17.6%4.0%2.8%
      Working from home4.5%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Bar Harbor, ME data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).