Median Income $98,438

31% higher than US avg

Home Value $363,600

29% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.8%

56% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.0%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.2%

67% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.2%

58% lower than US avg

How Bangor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population459

Median Age66.5 yrs

Density34/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans12.3%

Economy

A+

Median Income$98,438

Per Capita$58,802

Unemployment1.2%

Poverty5.2%

County GDP$4,508M

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$363,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$352,239

Housing Units243

Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity30.0%

Uninsured7.7%

Smoking15.3%

Depression26.9%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain46.3 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation855 ft (261 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.8%

High School+93.7%

Graduate+1.1%

School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%

Commute32 min

Broadband70.0%

Libraries1

Is Bangor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bangor receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bangor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bangor is $98,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Bangor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bangor is $363,600, 29% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bangor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bangor has a population of 459 with a density of 34 people per square mile. The median age is 66.5 years, 71% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

459

Total Population

People / sq mi

66.5yrs

Median Age

71% above US avg

13.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%

Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bangor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	89.3%
	14% above US avg
Spanish	10.7%
	20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bangor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bangor is $98,438, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Bangor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$98,438
	31% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$58,802
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,287
IRS Avg AGI	$62,831

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.2%
	58% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,146
County GDP	$4,508M

Business (County)

Restaurants	95
Healthcare	86
Retail	134
Manufacturing	41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,709
	35% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.7 min
Drive Alone	70.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bangor is $363,600, 29% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $352,239.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$363,600
	29% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$352,239

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	95.5%
Housing Units	243
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,709
	35% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.30%

In Bangor, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bangor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.0%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	30.4%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.7%
Physical Inactivity	22.1%
Depression	26.9%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.5%
Uninsured	7.7%
	10% below US avg
Checkup Rate	69.9%
Dental Visits	60.0%
Premature Death	9,988/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	83.9%
Healthcare Facilities	86

Bangor has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	46.3 inches
	22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	855 ft (261 m)
Area	13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3761°N, 121.4117°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County FIPS	06115

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.8-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.5%

D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 25.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.8%
	56% below US avg
High School+	93.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.1%
School Test Score	4.69

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	34/sq mi
Total Area	13.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	70.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	86
Restaurants	95
Retail Stores	134

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.7 min
Drive Alone	70.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.6%

Bangor, CA

How Bangor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Bangor a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Bangor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Bangor vs U.S. Average

Income: Bangor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bangor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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