Bangor, Maine
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 6% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for property crime
Bangor is a mid-size city in Maine with about 32,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitebangormaine.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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69%53%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.1 in3.1 in
humid 34%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 20% of US places
Home Value$190k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$930better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 36% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.55%better than 23% of US places
Income Tax7.10%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax5.50%better than 94% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.52%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment4.5%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.7 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall74.6 inbetter than 6% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 40% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.2better than 81% of US places
Air Quality30 AQIbetter than 91% of US places
School Quality60.0better than 53% of US places
Violent Crime3061/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Property Crime4844/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population31,70596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2150th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1319th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance203 mibetter than 8% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby51.10better than 40% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bangor an affordable place to live?
- Bangor is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bangor?
- The median home value in Bangor is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bangor?
- Median household income in Bangor is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bangor?
- Median gross rent in Bangor is $930 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bangor safe?
- Bangor is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3061/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 4844/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bangor?
- Bangor averages 69°F in July and 18°F in January, with 41.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bangor?
- Public-school quality in Bangor is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bangor?
- The average one-way commute in Bangor is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)