The Town FilesHarrington, Maine
Town in Washington County · population 962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,600
- Household income
- $64,861
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 49.2
Harrington is a town of 962 people in Washington County, Maine. The median home is worth $144,600, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more seaside character than 83% of Maine towns, better for cycling than 79% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Maine towns.
How Harrington ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrington is worth $144,600, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $64,861, which is more affordable than 92% of Maine towns. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrington | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,600 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | — | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $64,861 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.7% | — |
Who lives in Harrington
| People | Harrington | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.0% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.4% | 90.0% |
Weather in Harrington
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 9.4°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.9 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Harrington since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 2, 1958 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 1958.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 2, 2019.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 10,211 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,219 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Harrington itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Harrington
2 public schools with 448 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narraguagus High School | 7-12 | 319 | 13.9 |
| Harrington Elementary School | PK-6 | 129 | 11.7 |
Towns near Harrington
- Addison, ME4.6 mi · 1,148 people · home $163,500
- Milbridge, ME5.7 mi · 1,375 people · home $240,400
- Steuben, ME7.5 mi · 1,129 people · home $173,900
- Cherryfield, ME9.5 mi · 1,107 people · home $195,800
- Jonesport, ME9.5 mi · 608 people · home $176,600
- Jonesboro, ME13.8 mi · 579 people · home $151,400
- Gouldsboro, ME15.2 mi · 1,703 people · home $276,800
- Jonesport, ME15.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $142,000
Harrington questions
Is Harrington, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrington scores better for retirees than 66% of Maine towns and quieter than 59%. 32.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Harrington?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrington is valued at $144,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,861, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Harrington?
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 9.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 74.9 inches of snow.
Does Harrington get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Harrington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 2, 1958. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)