At a Glance
Median Income
$84,485
$31,265 per capita
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Bangor Base Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bangor Base's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bangor Base a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bangor Base residents earn a median household income of $84,485 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bangor Base reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,561/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Bangor Base hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bangor Base has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population5,931
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,485
Per Capita$31,265
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$2,314
Ownership1.0%
Zillow$597,574
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,561/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation368 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bangor Base was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.