Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Bangor is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,158. Residents earn $63,542 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bangor receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Bangor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bangor is $63,542, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bangor is $167,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 727 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,372 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bangor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,542 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,235 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.46% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $167,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $316,276 |
| Median List Price | $202,000 |
| Median List Price | $202,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,049 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.46% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Total Violent | 727.0/100K |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 38.3/100K |
| Assault | 688.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,372.3/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 344.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,970.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 533 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8680°N, 75.2085°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,462/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |