What are the schools like in York Harbor, ME?

School district data for York Harbor is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in York Harbor?

The median household income in York Harbor, ME is $89,647 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in York Harbor, ME?

York Harbor has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.1 inches.

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

Q: Is York Harbor, ME affordable or expensive?

York Harbor's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means York Harbor is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $524,000 and the median rent is $1,392 per month.

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

York Harbor has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is York Harbor, ME a Good Place to Live?

York Harbor is a small town of 3,640 in Maine, with a median household income of $89,647 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: York Harbor stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether York Harbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All York 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: 103.8

York Harbor's overall cost of living index is 103.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in York Harbor costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	York Harbor, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$524,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,392	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,647	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

York Harbor's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	York Harbor, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

York Harbor sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 70.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	York Harbor, ME
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	70.1"

Demographics

Metric	York Harbor, ME	National Avg
Population	3,640	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cape Neddick, ME 2 mi Kittery Point, ME 4 mi Kittery, ME 6 mi South Eliot, ME 7 mi Portsmouth, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in York Harbor

York Harbor, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03911

York Harbor vs Other Cities

York Harbor, ME vs Cape Neddick, ME York Harbor, ME vs Kittery Point, ME York Harbor, ME vs Kittery, ME York Harbor, ME vs South Eliot, ME York Harbor, ME vs Portsmouth, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is York Harbor, ME affordable or expensive?

York Harbor's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts York Harbor roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $524,000 and median rent is $1,392/month.

What is the crime rate in York Harbor, ME?

York Harbor's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in York Harbor?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is York Harbor, ME a good place to live?

York Harbor, ME has a population of 3,640, a median household income of $89,647, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 York Harbor?

York Harbor averages 32.0°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 70.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in York Harbor?

York Harbor, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03911.

What is the population of York Harbor?

The population of York Harbor, Maine is 3,640 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in York Harbor: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $524,000, median household income $89,647, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare York Harbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.