Bangor, Maine

Population 32,933

Bangor is located in Penobscot County, ME. The population is 32,933, making Bangor the largest city in Penobscot County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Maine.

There are 11 public schools in Bangor with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Bangor is low , and there are 90 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bangor is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bangor property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bangor include Veazie, Brewer and Orono.

Bangor Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.4%

Crime Rate

34.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 88
  • Violent Crimes: 110
  • Robbery: 47
  • Burglary: 201
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

50.45% Higher than national avg.
  • 90 offenders in Bangor
  • 27.33 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

970 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 954

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Maine unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Bangor, ME and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Bangor's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bangor, ME issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 17 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bangor, ME issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $742
  • 1 Bedroom: $855
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,103
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,368
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,671

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Environmental Hazards

970 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Bangor, ME has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Bangor, ME is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.35 Average
    Bangor, ME is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.98°
  • February 23.47°
  • March 32.8°
  • April 44.62°
  • May 55.79°
  • June 62.64°
  • July 69.83°
  • August 67.42°
  • September 59.5°
  • October 48.5°
  • November 37.38°
  • December 25.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bangor, ME

Earthquakes
Bangor, ME has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bangor, ME has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bangor, ME has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bangor, ME has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bangor, ME: $37,987

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bangor is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.09%
White Collar - 62.91%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Paul LePage
  • Sen. Susan M. Collins
  • Sen. Angus S. King Jr.

City Representatives

  • Bruce Poliquin

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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