Acadia, ME relocation guide
Moving to Bar Harbor, ME
$626,900Median home value
Hancock CountyArea
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About Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor sits on Mount Desert Island's eastern shore, serving as the gateway town to Acadia National Park. Its walkable downtown of shops and restaurants fronts Frenchman Bay, while grand summer cottages and inns dot the surrounding hills. The year-round population of about 2,300 swells each summer with seasonal residents and park visitors.
Home prices in Bar Harbor
The median home value in Bar Harbor is $626,900.
Top places in Bar Harbor
- Acadia National Park — 47,000 acres of carriage roads, trails, and coastline at the town's doorstep.
- Cadillac Mountain — the park's highest peak, famous for sunrise views.
- Bar Harbor Shore Path — waterfront walking path along Frenchman Bay.
- Agamont Park — green overlooking the harbor with summer concerts.
- Cottage Street — downtown's main commercial strip of shops and galleries.
- Bar Island — walkable at low tide via the natural land bridge.
- Thunder Hole — ocean inlet known for crashing wave displays.
Commuting from Bar Harbor
- Nearest commercial airport: Bangor International (~50 min drive).
- Route 3 connects Bar Harbor to Ellsworth and the mainland.
- No commuter rail; seasonal Island Explorer buses serve the park and villages.
Bar Harbor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bar Harbor, ME?
The median home value in Bar Harbor is $626,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Bar Harbor, ME?
Nearest commercial airport: Bangor International (~50 min drive).
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.