Overview
The island of Vinalhaven has a robust year-round population of about 1,200 and a thriving lobster fishing industry. Vinalhaven island also sees its population grow in summer with seasonal residents and some tourists. Vinalhaven properties on the water offer incredible views of Penobscot Bay. Properties on the northernmost shore face the Fox Islands Thoroughfare, one of the prettiest channels along the coast, and the village of North Haven. The Maine waterfront real estate along Vinalhaven's rocky shores range from small cabins on quiet coves to impressive new homes with bold frontage and spectacular views.
Statistics
Quick Glance
- 1,281Population
- 3.6%Population Growth
- 60%Population Density
- 41 YearsMedian Age
- $44,525Median Income
- 108Cost of Living Index
Weather
- 13 °January Avg. Temperature (F)
- 77 °July Avg. Temperature (F)
- 200Sunny Days
- 131Precipitation Days
- 47Rainfall (inches):
- 60Snowfall (inches):
Vinalhaven Jobs and Politics
- 3.6%Unemployment Rate
- 2.5%Recent Job Growth
- 8.7%Future Job Growth
- 54.5%Democrat
- 43.4%Republican
- 1.9%Independent/Other
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