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Zip: 04570
Cost of living index: 114.8
Sunny days: 200
2010 housing forecast: N/A
Like several summer communities in Maine—such as Dark Harbor and North Haven—Squirrel Island is really habitable only during warmer weather. Reachable only by ferry, this quiet, contained and child-friendly island is the perfect getaway for people who love golf, sailboats, and seclusion. There are no restaurants or nightlife on the island, but for those who like that sort of thing, it is heaven.