Boothbay Harbor

Welcome to Boothbay Harbor

Neighborhood Profile: Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Overview:

Known as the “Boating Capital of New England,” Boothbay Harbor is a picturesque coastal town nestled on Maine's mid-coast. Famed for its stunning harbor views, maritime charm, and vibrant arts and dining scene, Boothbay Harbor seamlessly blends small-town hospitality with upscale coastal living. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of waterfront homes, a passion for sailing, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Boothbay Harbor offers a lifestyle like no other.

Lifestyle & Atmosphere:

Boothbay Harbor exudes classic Maine charm with a touch of refinement. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to its laid-back coastal lifestyle, rich maritime heritage, and a calendar filled with festivals and local events. From bustling summer months filled with boaters and vacationers to tranquil off-seasons ideal for quiet coastal walks, Boothbay Harbor provides a perfect balance of energy and serenity.

The town is a haven for artists, sailors, and retirees who appreciate its scenic beauty, sense of community, and abundance of recreational opportunities.

Real Estate Market:

Boothbay Harbor offers a variety of real estate options catering to different tastes:

Waterfront Estates: Luxury homes with private docks, panoramic views, and direct water access.
Cozy Cottages: Charming seasonal retreats with classic New England architecture.
Historic Homes: Renovated historic properties brimming with character.
Modern Residences: Elegant homes with contemporary designs and upscale finishes.

The demand for waterfront properties remains strong, with many buyers seeking vacation homes, investment opportunities, or permanent residences to embrace coastal living.

Outdoor Recreation:

Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of activities in Boothbay Harbor:

Boating & Sailing: The harbor is a haven for sailors, yachters, and kayakers, with boat tours and charters readily available.
Hiking & Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Ovens Mouth Preserve or visit the breathtaking Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Whale Watching & Fishing Charters: Experience the thrill of spotting whales or reeling in a fresh catch.
Golf: The Boothbay Harbor Country Club offers an exceptional golfing experience with world-class facilities.

Dining & Shopping:

Boothbay Harbor is a culinary and shopping hub along Maine’s coast.

Seafood Delights: Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, clam chowder, and ocean-to-table dining at waterfront favorites like Boothbay Lobster Wharf and Ports of Italy.
Upscale Dining: Fine dining options such as Ocean Point Inn offer spectacular views paired with gourmet cuisine.
Shopping: Boutique shops and galleries in the downtown area feature locally made crafts, nautical décor, and artisanal goods.

Community & Events:

Boothbay Harbor thrives on a strong sense of community and year-round festivities:

Windjammer Days Festival: Celebrating the region’s maritime heritage with parades, fireworks, and schooner races.
Boothbay Lights: A magical holiday event transforming the harbor into a winter wonderland.
Harbor Fest: A 10-day celebration featuring food tastings, live music, and local artisans.

Residents are actively involved in local charities, environmental conservation, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and newcomers alike.

Education & Healthcare:

Schools: Boothbay Harbor is served by Boothbay Region Elementary and High School, known for its supportive academic environment and strong community ties.
Healthcare: LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in nearby Damariscotta offers quality healthcare services, while smaller clinics and practices are available in town.

Accessibility:

Portland International Jetport: About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
Augusta State Airport: Approximately 45 minutes away.
U.S. Route 1: Provides easy access to nearby coastal towns and cities.

Who Lives Here:

Boothbay Harbor attracts a diverse mix of:

Retirees: Seeking a peaceful coastal community with vibrant local culture.
Seasonal Residents: Vacation homeowners enjoying summer escapes.
Professionals & Remote Workers: Drawn by the lifestyle and flexible work options.
Boating Enthusiasts: Taking advantage of one of New England's finest harbors.

Why Boothbay Harbor?

Boothbay Harbor isn’t just a destination—it’s a way of life. From watching schooners glide across the water to dining on freshly caught seafood with a front-row view of the harbor, every moment here feels like a postcard.

Come for the views, stay for the community, and make Boothbay Harbor your coastal sanctuary.

Around Boothbay Harbor, ME

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

63

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

50

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Harbor Treats, Downeast Candies, and Woodsong Market.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Harbor Treats page on Yelp Search 12 Bridge St on Google Maps	Dining	0.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Downeast Candies page on Yelp Search 3 Bridge St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.01 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Woodsong Market page on Yelp Search 23 Townsend Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.03 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cozy's Dockside page on Yelp Search 36 Cozy Harbor Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.5 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Bristol Fisherman's Co-Op page on Yelp Search 35 Thompson Inn Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.72 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Cabbage Island Clambakes page on Yelp Search 60 Commercial St on Google Maps	Dining · $$$$	0.15 miles	158 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Daffy Taffy Factory & Fudge Factory page on Yelp Search 7 By-Way on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.03 miles	16 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Shannon's Unshelled page on Yelp Search 20 Commerial St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.07 miles	326 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Sarah's Scoops page on Yelp Search 206 Townsend Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.73 miles	14 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Friends of the Library Bookstore page on Yelp Search 4 Oak St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.21 miles	7 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Pedego Electric Bikes Boothbay Harbor page on Yelp Search 185 Townsend Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.61 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sail Muscongus! page on Yelp Search 88 Grandview Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.52 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Boothbay Region YMCA page on Yelp Search 261 Townsend Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.87 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boothbay Harbor, ME

Population Households Employment

Boothbay Harbor has 836 households, with an average household size of 2.03. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boothbay Harbor do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,772 people call Boothbay Harbor home. The population density is 391.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,772

Total Population

Low

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

61.2

Median Age

41.25 / 58.75%

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

836

Total Households

2.03

Average Household Size

$40,587

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 Boothbay Harbor, ME

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The following schools are within or nearby Boothbay Harbor. 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