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Bailey Island, ME Utility & Living Guide
Bailey Island is an island in Casco Bay, and a part of the town of Harpswell, in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bailey Island had a year-round population of 363 people.
Bailey Island, ME — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities
🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Named during 19th-century territorial surveys and postal route organization, commemorating early pioneer surveyor landmarks and regional topographic features across Bailey Island.
🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: Encompasses native river drainage basins, natural aquifer recharge belts, and indigenous woodland hammocks that historically supported frontier transit corridors.
🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Experienced rapid municipal acceleration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as regional rail spurs linked local agrarian, timber, and mercantile operations to national markets.
📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Early civilian migration was driven by federal homestead land grants and post-Civil War trade settlement, establishing close-knit civic districts and family farms.
⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Pioneered early municipal road brick-paving, public school board foundations, and deep artesian utility networks during the progressive civic improvement era of the early 1900s.
🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Historic commercial thoroughfares retain distinctive turn-of-the-century masonry architecture, showcasing authentic regional frontier craftsmanship.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Bailey Island is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes, and a strong demand for coastal properties. Rentals are scarce, and prices are rising. Homeowners can expect to pay around 1.15% of their home’s value in property taxes annually.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
102
103
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| <p>State 5.5% + no county or city tax</p> | |
Maine has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 5.2% to 7.95%
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Bailey Island has limited public transportation, but its small size and walkability make it accessible for families with strollers
- Land's End Gift Shop
- Bailey Island Library
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
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Bailey Island has strict zoning laws and environmental regulations to protect its natural resources and coastal character
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📊 Bailey Island — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Bailey Island fluctuate seasonally, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage, and higher heating oil bills in the winter. However, the island's mild coastal climate helps mitigate extreme temperature fluctuations.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04003 has a property tax millage rate of 15.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, easy access to parks and beaches, and a relatively flat terrain, making it easy for families to navigate with strollers
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