Mount Desert, ME

Mount Desert, Maine

Mount Desert, Maine, in Hancock county, is 104 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 191 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 2,109.

The People and Families of Mount Desert

In Mount Desert, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Desert had a median family income of $54,375. The typical family in Mount Desert is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Mount Desert. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Mount Desert. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Desert favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,204. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Mount Desert.

Mount Desert Housing

Mount Desert has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Mount Desert, 83% of commuters drive to work. In Mount Desert, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Mount Desert strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Mount Desert, ME

Comparing Mount Desert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mount Desert Almanac

Mount Desert Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Desert Public Libraries

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Mount Desert Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mount Desert residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Desert, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Mount Desert Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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