Blue Hill

Welcome to Blue Hill

Neighborhood Profile: Blue Hill, Maine

Overview

Blue Hill, located along the Penobscot Bay in Hancock County, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and tight-knit community. It combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it appealing for artists, retirees, families, and professionals seeking tranquility without sacrificing quality of life.

Key Features

Population:
- Approximately 2,700 (as of the last census).
Lifestyle:
- A mix of artistic, outdoor-focused, and small-town living. Blue Hill attracts creatives, nature enthusiasts, and those looking for a quieter pace of life.
Landscape:
- Rolling hills, forested areas, and stunning views of the bay. Blue Hill Mountain offers hiking opportunities and panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Real Estate Trends

Property Types:

Historic homes with New England charm.
Waterfront properties with private access to Penobscot Bay.
Modern homes with eco-friendly features catering to sustainability-focused buyers.

Average Home Prices:

As of recent data, home prices typically range from $300,000 to $800,000, depending on proximity to the water and property size. Premium waterfront homes can exceed $1 million.

Market Trends:

The market is competitive but less so than larger coastal towns like Camden or Portland.
Increased interest from out-of-state buyers seeking second homes or remote work-friendly locations.

Cultural and Recreational Highlights

Arts and Culture

Home to galleries, studios, and the Blue Hill Concert Association, which hosts classical music events.
The annual Blue Hill Fair, a quintessential New England agricultural fair.
The Blue Hill Public Library and Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School are community pillars.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking Blue Hill Mountain for breathtaking views.
Kayaking, sailing, and fishing in Blue Hill Bay.
Proximity to Acadia National Park for day trips.

Dining and Local Products

Fresh seafood at restaurants like Arborvine and Fish Net.
Local produce and artisan goods at the Blue Hill Farmers’ Market.

Community Vibe

Demographics: A mix of families, retirees, and young professionals drawn to its creative and outdoor-friendly atmosphere.
Schools: Known for quality education through the Blue Hill Consolidated School and proximity to George Stevens Academy, a respected private high school.
Healthcare: Access to the Blue Hill Memorial Hospital and other healthcare services.
Connectivity: Remote yet connected, with Bangor (1-hour drive) providing access to larger urban amenities and airports.

Why Choose Blue Hill?

Blue Hill is perfect for those who appreciate:

A blend of coastal living and artistic inspiration.
A quiet, community-oriented lifestyle with plenty of cultural and outdoor activities.
Access to high-quality food, art, and recreation without the hustle of larger towns.

Around Blue Hill, ME

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

3

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

10

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bucklyn Coffee, Blue Hill Wine Shop, and Woodwind Coffee Roasters.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Bucklyn Coffee page on Yelp Search 103 Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.17 miles	48 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Blue Hill Wine Shop page on Yelp Search 138 Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.15 miles	11 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Woodwind Coffee Roasters page on Yelp Search 165 Ellsworth Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.63 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Arborvine page on Yelp Search 33 Tenney Hill on Google Maps	Dining · $$$	1.35 miles	65 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Humblebee cafe page on Yelp Search 162 Ellsworth Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.64 miles	27 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Sleigh Bells page on Yelp Search 733 Falls Bridge Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.63 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Strong's Public House & Patio page on Yelp Search 7 Rope Ferry Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.9 miles	23 reviews	4.3/5 stars
Visit the Haight Farm page on Yelp Search 629 Falls Bridge Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.18 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blue Hill Books page on Yelp Search 2 Pleasant St on Google Maps	Shopping	1.25 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Activity Shop page on Yelp Search 139 Mines Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.9 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Verde page on Yelp Search 15 Ellsworth Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.11 miles	7 reviews	4.4/5 stars
Visit the Avalon Nails page on Yelp Search 49 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.19 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Blue Hill, ME

Population Households Employment

Blue Hill has 1,228 households, with an average household size of 2.24. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Blue Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,796 people call Blue Hill home. The population density is 44.75 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,796

Total Population

Medium

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

43.9

Median Age

45.03 / 54.97%

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

1,228

Total Households

2.24

Average Household Size

$34,591

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Blue Hill, ME

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The following schools are within or nearby Blue Hill. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Property Spotlight

Sold
$750,000

77 Merchants Point Drive, Deer Isle, ME 04627
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$575,000

332 Church Street, New Vineyard, ME 04956
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,786 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$544,608

2388 Winslows Mills Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,485 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$490,000

24 Big Lake Shores Road, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, ME 04668
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,710 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$485,000

68 Court Street, Augusta, ME 04330
- 4 Baths
- 2,737 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$425,000

104 N Stagecoach Road, Atkinson, ME 04426
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,320 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$415,000

44 Bennett Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,950 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$380,000

36 Worcester Way, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,716 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$365,000

395 Moosehead Trail, A/B, Newport, ME 04953
- 2,796 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$355,000

181 Leighton Street, Bangor, ME 04401
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,824 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$346,000

56-58 Pearl Street, 56, 58, Bangor, ME 04401
- 2 Baths
- 3,758 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$335,000

246 Lincoln Street, Bangor, ME 04401
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,070 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$310,000

453 Pond Road, Dyer Brook, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,250 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$300,000

38 Johnson Cove Road, Otis, ME 04605
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,816 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$295,000

25 Gannett Street, Augusta, ME 04330
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,020 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$282,000

27 Westbrook Terrace, Hampden, ME 04444
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,192 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$250,000

76 Cottage Shore Drive, Holden, ME 04429
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 670 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$240,000

1222 Route 168, Winn, ME 04495
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,680 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$235,000

150 Lincoln Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,950 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$220,000

324 Bennoch Road, Old Town, ME 04468
- 2 Baths
- 2,339 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$201,400

186 Bog Brook Road, Crystal, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,073 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$177,500

1140 Silver Ridge Road, Silver Ridge Twp, ME 04776
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,048 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$175,000

1 Washington Street, Milbridge, ME 04658
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$169,900

306 Minturn Road, Swans Island, ME 04685
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$160,000

5 Medford Road, Milo, ME 04463
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,152 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$159,000

11.6 Acres Waterfront Drive, Burlington, ME 04417
Sold
$159,000

1474 Dyer Brook Road, Dyer Brook, ME 04747
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$155,000

13 School Road, Charleston, ME 04422
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,283 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$153,000

107 Prospect Street, Dexter, ME 04930
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,080 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$148,000

Lot # 8.1 Station Road, Centerville Twp, ME 04623
Sold

$145,500

Lot 3 Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Sold
$144,200

153 Main Street, Mattawamkeag, ME 04459
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,088 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$140,000

49 Davenport Street, Milford, ME 04461
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,250 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$133,000

184 Bowman Road, Cornville, ME 04976
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 680 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$132,000

183 Highland Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,080 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$112,000

12 Seventh Street, Old Town, ME 04468
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,620 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$85,000

69 Franklin Street, 28-34, Bucksport, ME 04416
- 4 Baths
- 3,500 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$72,000

24 Gendreau Road, Madawaska, ME 04773
Sold
$70,000

24 Albert Street, Milo, ME 04463
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,188 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$65,000

97 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,750 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$60,000

4 Gifford Street, Patten, ME 04765
- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,408 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$59,500

Lot 7 Dirty Glove Road, Springfield, ME 04487
Sold
$54,900

255 Cross Road, Greenfield Twp, ME 04418
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 670 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$49,999

233 Valley Road, Brooks, ME 04921
Sold
$49,000

329 Dexter Road, Saint Albans, ME 04971
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 700 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$45,000

0 Meadow Road, Addison, ME 04606
Sold

$45,000

125 Carter Road, Lot 1, Moscow, ME 04920
Sold

$38,500

79 Rowell Pond Road, Solon, ME 04979
Sold
$35,000

949 Enfield Road, Lincoln, ME 04457
- 2 Beds
- 840 Sq.Ft.
Pending

$30,000

Lot 160 Bangor Road, Stockton Springs, ME 04981