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Cost of Living in Winter Harbor, ME

Population: 321 | Maine

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Winter Harbor is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
65
Home Values
101
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Winter Harbor, ME: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 92, Winter Harbor, ME is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Maine state average of 87. Winter Harbor is a small community of 321 residents.

The median household income in Winter Harbor is $54,063, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Winter Harbor. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 22°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches spread over roughly 134 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$54,063
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$198,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$683/mo

Climate in Winter Harbor

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45°F
Avg Temperature
41.7"
Rainfall / Year
134d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 28 31 40 53 66 75 80 79 71 58 46 35
Avg °F 19 21 31 43 55 64 70 68 60 48 37 26
Low °F 9 11 21 32 43 53 59 57 49 38 29 17
Rain" 3.2 2.4 3.2 3.6 3.3 3.9 3.2 3.1 3.8 4.6 3.8 3.7

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