What are the schools like in Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Boothbay Harbor is served primarily by Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Boothbay Harbor?

The median household income in Boothbay Harbor, ME is $65,795 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Boothbay Harbor has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Boothbay Harbor, ME affordable or expensive?

Boothbay Harbor's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boothbay Harbor is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,600 and the median rent is $589 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Boothbay Harbor has a violent crime rate of 47.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 616.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boothbay Harbor, ME a Good Place to Live?

Boothbay Harbor is a small town of 982 in Maine, with a median household income of $65,795 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Boothbay Harbor stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 94.5

Boothbay Harbor's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boothbay Harbor costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boothbay Harbor, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$589	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,795	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boothbay Harbor's violent crime rate is 47.4 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.4 /100k

Property Crime

616.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boothbay Harbor is served primarily by Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boothbay Harbor, ME	National Avg
School District	Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boothbay Harbor sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 76.3°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 71.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boothbay Harbor, ME
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	76.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	71.8"

Demographics

Metric	Boothbay Harbor, ME	National Avg
Population	982	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	9.5%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wiscasset, ME 11 mi Damariscotta, ME 12 mi Bath, ME 12 mi Newcastle, ME 14 mi Brunswick, ME 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay Harbor, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04538

Boothbay Harbor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boothbay Harbor, ME affordable or expensive?

Boothbay Harbor's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boothbay Harbor roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $318,600 and median rent is $589/month.

What is the crime rate in Boothbay Harbor, ME?

Boothbay Harbor's violent crime rate is 47.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 616.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boothbay Harbor?

Public schools in Boothbay Harbor are operated by Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 42.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boothbay Harbor, ME a good place to live?

Boothbay Harbor, ME has a population of 982, a median household income of $65,795, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Boothbay Harbor?

Boothbay Harbor averages 31.0°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 71.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boothbay Harbor?

Boothbay Harbor, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04538.

What is the population of Boothbay Harbor?

The population of Boothbay Harbor, Maine is 982 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boothbay Harbor?

Key numbers for living in Boothbay Harbor: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $318,600, median household income $65,795, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boothbay Harbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.