Housing in Southwest Harbor, ME
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$580,101
Southwest Harbor vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Southwest Harbor is highlighted.
Median Home Value
84th%ilemost expensive$407,700show rank
Median Rent
44th%ilemost expensive rent$903show rank
Rent Burden
97th%ilehighest rent burden34.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$407,700
Median Rent
$903
Total Housing Units
644
Vacancy Rate
50.0%
Owner Occupied
26.1%
Renter Occupied
73.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,638
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$588
Housing Types
Single Family54.0%
Multi-Family46.0%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Southwest Harbor, ME is $407,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Southwest Harbor is $580,101. The median rent is $903 per month (Census ACS). About 26.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 644 total housing units.