Bangor, ME

Living in Bangor

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 66
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 53
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Schools 78
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Residents

32k Population -804 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
36% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
51% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$763 Median Monthly Rent +$121 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bangor

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Bangor

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 19
Feb 20 3 15
Mar 30 3 13
Apr 42 4 3
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 36 4 3
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bangor

Inland Flooding30
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bangor, ME

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Mary Snow School
1 miles, SE
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Downeast School
2 miles, NW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bangor, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Bangor, ME

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Husson University
0 miles, W
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University of Maine
8 miles, NE
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Unity College
31 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bangor, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Bangor, ME

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Manchester Airport
186 miles, SW