At a Glance
Median Income
$63,542
$26,235 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $316,276
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bangor residents earn a median household income of $63,542 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,235. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bangor is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,276. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bangor reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 726/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Bangor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bangor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,158
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,462/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,542
Per Capita$26,235
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,100
Rent$1,049
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$316,276
Housing Units2,206
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property726/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault248/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Bangor was founded in 1875.
The median home in Bangor was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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