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Bangor, ME
Bangor · Penobscot County · ME 04401
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$212K
Median Price
7/100
Walk Score
6.5/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
65/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
7/100
WYLT Score66/100
Our Take
Bangor offers a decent price on homes and low flood risk, but almost no walkability and limited transit make everyday errands car‑dependent. The school system is mixed, with some high‑rating schools but several low ones, and the rent-to-income ratio is high for many residents.
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The Good
- ✓Home prices well below national median
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
- ✓Some highly rated schools like Hampden and Brewer High
- ✓Quiet small‑town atmosphere
Real Talk
- !Walkscore of 7 means almost all errands require a car
- !Median rent of $951 is high relative to median income of $62k
- !Crime data not provided, but property crime in many Maine towns is moderate
- !No public transit options; commute likely by car
- $High heating and utilities in winter
- $Car maintenance and insurance in a rural setting
- $Property taxes can be significant
Best For
remote workersfamilies seeking affordable housingretireessmall‑town living enthusiasts
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Bangor, ME
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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