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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Cameron Walker

Best apartments in Bangor under ?

Rent is about $1,019/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Piper C.

Things that make Bangor unique

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $58,096, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $206,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Piper C.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Bangor?

So, Been living here since 2014. You can expect to pay around $1,019 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Bangor? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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Cameron Walker

Healthcare options in Bangor?

We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,019 for rent here. Median household income is $58,096, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Johnny A.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Bangor?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $58,096 in Bangor. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprising...

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Piper C.

What to expect moving to Bangor?

OK so I've been here for 7 years and Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Rent is about $1,019/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Appreciate any input.

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Aurora Carter

What surprised you most about Bangor?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Let me know your thoughts.

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Cameron Walker

Pros and cons of Bangor after 9 years

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 31,663, Bangor is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,019/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Natalie Rodriguez

Couple moving to Bangor from out of state

Hi all, Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Rent is about $1,019/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and ou...

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Jordan Hughes

Studio apartments in Bangor -options?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,019 for rent here. Homes are going for about $206,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. TIA! It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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living_nevaeh42

What to expect moving to Bangor?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Sadie R.

Moving to Bangor for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Mia Davis

Anyone else love living in Bangor?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Bangor sits at 109.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think?

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Kinsley Gomez

Studio apartments in Bangor -options?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $206,300, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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Audrey Morales

Biggest downsides of living in Bangor?

Hello, Homes are going for about $206,300 on average. With a population of 31,663, Bangor is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community ...

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Kinsley Gomez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Bangor?

Rent is about $1,019/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Kinsley Gomez

Raising a family in Bangor -thoughts?

First post here. Median household income is $58,096, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

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