East Bangor, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Bangor is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,192. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,192 Population 1,436/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $33,102 per capita
$181,800 Home Value $239,692 Zillow
$1,422 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 311 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $1,422/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,800
36% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 124/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,422
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

How East Bangor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,192
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,436/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$33,102
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$1,422
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$239,692

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property311/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary187/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Libraries10

Is East Bangor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Bangor receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. East Bangor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Bangor is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Bangor is $181,800, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

East Bangor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 311 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East 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.

East Bangor has a population of 1,192 with a density of 1,436 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

1,192
Total Population
1,436
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

East Bangor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.7%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.3%
14% above US avg

Social Characteristics

East Bangor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Bangor is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: East Bangor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,102
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.5 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in East Bangor is $181,800, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,422 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $239,692.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,800
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$239,692

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,422
22% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate5.06%

Health Metrics: East Bangor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access90.4%
Healthcare Facilities313
East Bangor has a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 311 per 100,000 (84% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: East Bangor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent124.5/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault124.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property311.1/100K
84% below US avg
Burglary186.7/100K
Theft124.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
East Bangor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,436/sq mi
Coordinates40.8803°N, 75.1864°W
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,436/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.5 min
Work from Home9.1%

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