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Bangor, United Kingdom
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Bangor is a mid-size city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 61,011. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 61,011 |
| Population Density | 331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.6608°, -5.6680° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.5 inches (850 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Bangor
Bangor is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 61,011. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bangor vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bangor vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,552 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $265,937 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 24,404 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bangor
Bangor has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1100 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6608°N, 5.6680°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Bangor has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 184.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Bangor
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsburn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Groomsport Intensive Support Learning Unit | - | - | - | - |
| Grange Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Clandeboye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Comgall's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bangor Independent Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Towerview Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakewood School | - | - | - | - |
| Rathmore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Malachy's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilcooley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Bangor Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballyholme Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bangor Central Integrated Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bangor Academy and 6th Form College | - | - | - | - |
| Glenlola Collegiate School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilmaine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bloomfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Clifton Special School | - | - | - | - |
| St Columbanus' College | - | - | - | - |
| Ballymagee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bangor
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Radio Belfast | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte | indie, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mdog Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm | belfast, irish traditional | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bangor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Caught in Time' Exhibition | ||||
| Andrew Jackson Cottage | ||||
| Ards Arts Centre | ||||
| Bangor Town Museum | ||||
| Carrickfergus Museum | ||||
| Folk Galleries | ||||
| George Best's Family Home | ||||
| Kiln House | ||||
| Larne Museum & Art Centre | ||||
| Miller's House | ||||
| Museum of Orange Heritage | ||||
| Police Museum | ||||
| Somme Heritage Centre | ||||
| Store House | ||||
| The White House | ||||
| Thompson Dock Pump House | ||||
| Ulster Folk and Transport Museum | ||||
| Ulster Folk Museum | ||||
| Ulster Transport Museum | ||||
| US Rangers Centre | ||||
| W5 | ||||
| War Years Remembered | ||||
| Whitehead Railway Museum |
Libraries in Bangor
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhackamore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bangor Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carrickfergus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carryduff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cloughfern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Comber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cregagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donaghadee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Arches Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtonbreda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtownards Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saintfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tullycarnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bangor
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larne Market Yard |
Hotels in Bangor
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bangor
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bangor
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bangor
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bangor
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bangor
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bangor
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bangor
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bangor
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bangor
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bangor
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bangor
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bangor
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bangor
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bangor
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bangor
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bangor
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bangor
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bangor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ards Brewing Company | ||||
| Boundary Brewery | ||||
| Farmageddon Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Modest Beer | ||||
| Twisted Kettle Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Bangor
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bangor
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Large Airport |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Medium Airport |
| Aughrim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castle Kennedy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnyvadden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayobridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaglass | - | Small Airport |
| Newry private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newtownards Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rathfriland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slemish Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bangor
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbeyhill Post Office | |
| Ashbury Avenue Post Office | |
| Ballyholme Post Office | |
| Bangor Post Office | |
| Belfast Road Post Office | |
| Bryansburn Post Office | |
| Crawfordsburn Post Office | |
| Gransha Road Post Office | |
| Groomsport Post Office | |
| Kilcooley Post Oost Office |
Treatment Centers in Bangor
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Retinopathy Service | ||
| Endoscopy | ||
| Firefly Foot & Ankle Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bangor
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballycrochan Baptist Church | |
| Ballycrochan Presbyterian Church | |
| Ballygilbert Presbyterian | |
| Ballygrainey Presbyterian | |
| Ballyholme Methodist Church | |
| Ballyholme Presbyterian | |
| Bangor Abbey | |
| Bangor Congregational Church | |
| Bangor Independent Methodist Church | |
| Bangor Parish Church | |
| Bethany Baptist Church | |
| Carnalea Methodist | |
| Church of the Nazerene, Bangor | |
| Elim Pentecostal | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church | |
| First Presbyterian Church | |
| Hamilton Road Baptist | |
| Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church | |
| Helen's Bay Presbyterian Church | |
| Kilcooley Presbyterian Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Bangor
51 places within 15 km
- • Bear Pit
- • Castle Lug
- • Dundonald Moat
- • Fort Hill
- • Holywood Motte
- + 6 more
- • Brompton Bay
- • Newtownabbey Bay (Hazelbank) Beach
- • Seapark Beach
- • Skippingstone Beach
- • Carrowdore Castle
- • Castle Chester
- • Mount Stewart
- • Scrabo Tower
- • O'Haughan's Cave
- • Turret
- • Donaghadee Lighthouse
- • Barnagh Hill
- • Cairngaver
- • Dalzell's Hill
- • Irish Hill
- • Lieutenant Hill
- + 2 more
- • BCDR Railway Bridge
- • BCDR Railway Bridge
- • Bog Shaft Engine House
- • Column of BCDR Railway Bridge
- • Former Pump House
- + 14 more
- • Corry's Crag
- • Island Hill
- • Scrabo Hill
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bangor
What is the population of Bangor?
Bangor has a population of 61,011 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 184.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Bangor expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $265,937 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bangor?
Bangor has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.
How is the job market in Bangor?
Bangor has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 5,552 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bangor?
The median home value in Bangor is $265,937. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Bangor?
50.0% of adults in Bangor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Bangor?
90% of residents speak only English at home.