An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
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.
Statistic | Bar Harbor | Maine | National |
Average one way commute | 13min | 24min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 60.6% | 78.2% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 16.3% | 10.1% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 1.0% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 17.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 4.5% | 5.5% | 4.6% |