What are the schools like in Blue Hill, ME?

Blue Hill is served primarily by Blue Hill Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Blue Hill?

The median household income in Blue Hill, ME is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Blue Hill, ME?

Blue Hill has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.5 inches.

Blue Hill, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Blue Hill, ME?

Blue Hill has a violent crime rate of 67.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 720.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blue Hill, ME a Good Place to Live?

Blue Hill is a small town of 950 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Blue Hill stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blue Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blue Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Blue Hill metro area.

Metric	Blue Hill, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$341,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blue Hill's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.3 /100k

Property Crime

720.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Blue Hill is served primarily by Blue Hill Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blue Hill, ME	National Avg
School District	Blue Hill Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blue Hill sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 71.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blue Hill, ME
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	77.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	71.5"

Demographics

Metric	Blue Hill, ME	National Avg
Population	950	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Blue Hill

Blue Hill, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04614

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Hill, ME affordable or expensive?

Blue Hill has a median home value of $341,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Blue Hill, ME?

Blue Hill's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 720.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blue Hill?

Public schools in Blue Hill are operated by Blue Hill Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blue Hill, ME a good place to live?

Blue Hill, ME has a population of 950, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blue Hill?

Blue Hill averages 29.5°F in January and 77.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 71.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blue Hill?

Blue Hill, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04614.

What is the population of Blue Hill?

The population of Blue Hill, Maine is 950 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blue Hill?

Key numbers for living in Blue Hill: median home $341,800, median household income N/A, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.