Waterfront town with boats, colorful shorefront buildings, church steeples, and a wooded hill.

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Property Listings

Coastal house among trees above a rocky shoreline, with ocean surf in the foreground.
For Sale
MLS® 1655480
Listing Courtesy of Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

$11,000,000

93 Cooksey Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660
10 Beds 10 Baths 10,198 Sq.Ft.
White multi-story building with wraparound porches, flags, and cars parked outside.
For Sale
MLS® 1666310
Listing Courtesy of The Boulos Company

$9,500,000

35-39 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
16,841 Sq.Ft.
Wooded coastal peninsula with rocky shores and a few buildings, surrounded by blue ocean.
For Sale
MLS® 1630533
Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

$7,975,000

Lot 001 Sheephead Island, Deer Isle, ME 04627
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,600 Sq.Ft.
Stone house with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and granite outcrops.
For Sale
MLS® 1634659
Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

$7,750,000

6 Cliffhanger Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04675
7 Beds 5 Baths 4,658 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a waterfront home with a circular driveway, landscaped grounds, and broad bay beyond.
For Sale
MLS® 1667999
Listing Courtesy of Portside Real Estate Group

$7,500,000

425 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
9 Beds 6.5 Baths 11,582 Sq.Ft.
Covered stone patio with outdoor seating and a table overlooking a wooded bay.
For Sale
MLS® 1665764
Listing Courtesy of Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

$6,499,500

6 Cliffhanger Lane, Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, ME 04675
7 Beds 5 Baths 4,658 Sq.Ft.
Maine harbor with boats moored beside waterfront buildings and docks.
For Sale
MLS® 1682531
Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

$5,995,000

11 Thurston Road, Tremont, ME 04674
12,100 Sq.Ft.
White waterfront house on a grassy peninsula, with a long pier extending into the water.
For Sale
MLS® 1672796
Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

$5,975,000

118 Wescott Battery, Castine, ME 04421
2 Beds 4 Baths 8,196 Sq.Ft.
A forested peninsula and small beach extend into a broad coastal bay.
For Sale
MLS® 1675016
Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc.

$5,750,000

149 Higgins Farm Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,584 Sq.Ft.

Overview for Hancock County, ME

56,084 people live in Hancock County, where the median age is 49.1 and the average individual income is $41,576. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

56,084

Total Population

49.1 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,576

Average individual Income

Around Hancock County, ME

There's plenty to do around Hancock County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

42
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Momo's Cheesecakes, Simons Hancock Farms & Greenhouses, and Jordan's Snack Bar.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Momo's Cheesecakes Logo
Dining · $ 1.64 miles 153 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Simons Hancock Farms & Greenhouses Logo
Dining 2.49 miles 2 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Jordan's Snack Bar Logo
Dining · $$ 2.56 miles 124 reviews 3.9/5 stars
Dining 2.61 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Ellsworth Marketplace Deli Logo
Dining 2.66 miles 8 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining 2.66 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hancock County, ME

Population Households Employment

Hancock County has 24,992 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hancock County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 56,084 people call Hancock County home. The population density is 35 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

56,084

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.1 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
24,992

Total Households

2.18

Average Household Size

$41,576

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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