Bangor, ME vs Waterville, ME

Bangor, ME vs Waterville, ME: What the data shows

Bangor, ME is in Bangor, ME while Waterville, ME is in Waterville, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Waterville, ME is the more affordable option at $168,000 median — $44,000 less than Bangor, ME's $212,000. WYLT rates Bangor, ME as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Waterville, ME as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Bangor, ME has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bangor, ME has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Waterville, ME has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bangor, ME has Low flood risk and Waterville, ME has Low flood risk.

Waterville, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Bangor, ME scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Waterville, ME's 13/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bangor, ME has the higher school rating — Bangor, ME rates 6.5/10 and Waterville, ME rates 6/10.