There are 6 assisted living facilities serving Bar Harbor, Maine. This includes 1 facility in Bar Harbor and 5 nearby. The average cost / day for assisted living in Maine is approximately $165, with costs running between $107 and $268 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $4,950, with costs ranging from about $3,200 up to $8,040. The average annual cost is $59,400, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bar Harbor, Maine
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- Bar Harbor scores higher than the Maine average of 68.
- Bar Harbor scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Mount Desert Island Hospital and Mount Desert Island Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sonogee Rehabilitation and Living Center, Heath Haven Residence, and Courtland Rehabilitation & Living Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Kebo Valley Club, Northeast Harbor Golf Club, and Causeway Club.
- There are 21 parks near the city center, including Bar Harbor Campground, Bar Island, and Agamont Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Acadia Monthly Meeting, Bar Harbor Congregational Chr, and First Light Assembly of God.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 22 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.92% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.81% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $68,806, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $63,605, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,562, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.48%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bar Harbor receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bar Harbor has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Bar Harbor has a sparse population density of 123.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bar Harbor have a short daily commute time.
- Bar Harbor has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.62%.
Located within Hancock County, Bar Harbor is a small city in Maine. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 416,557 residents, there are 5,222 living in the city. About 35% of the residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Bar Harbor is 69. The mean home price in the city is $463,500, which is more than the state average of $253,500. Bar Harbor has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.48%. The city's mean household income is $64,000 ($32,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $47,000 for the state of Maine.
Bar Harbor has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets high levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Bar Harbor has good air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime.