At a Glance
Median Income
$50,714
$21,859 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
Zillow: $188,656
Median Rent
$629/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,097/100K
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bangor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bangor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bangor a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bangor residents earn a median household income of $50,714 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,859. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bangor is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,656. Median rent is $629/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bangor reports 1,097 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 189% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,317/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Bangor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bangor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,113
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,714
Per Capita$21,859
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$629
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$188,656
Housing Units803
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,097/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault933/100K
Burglary329/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation652 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bangor was founded in 1854.
The median home in Bangor was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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