Harpswell is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maine. With a population of 5,041 people and two associated neighborhoods, Harpswell is the 76th largest community in Maine. Harpswell home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Harpswell real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns, Harpswell isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Harpswell are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Harpswell is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Harpswell who work in office and administrative support (14.53%), management occupations (11.95%), and sales jobs (10.23%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.36% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Harpswell is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town. It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Harpswell has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Harpswell has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Harpswell than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Harpswell may be for you. Harpswell is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small town, Harpswell doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Harpswell, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Harpswell is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 53.92% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Harpswell in 2022 was $62,260, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $249,040 for a family of four. However, Harpswell contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Harpswell home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Harpswell residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Harpswell include English, Irish, German, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Harpswell is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
