Bangor Metro Area, ME
Living in the Bangor Metro Area
Bikeability24
Walkability47
Commute71
Public Transit22
Affordability79
Public Safety93
Airports16
Hospitals76
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
152kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$726Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Bangor Metro Area
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in the Bangor Metro Area
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Mar | 27 | 3 | 18 |
| Apr | 40 | 4 | 6 |
| May | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Bangor Metro Area
Inland Flooding41
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bangor Metro Area, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bangor Metro Area, ME
Lee Academy
19 miles, E
Highview Christian Academy
31 miles, SW
Foxcroft Academy
32 miles, SW
Stillwater Montessori School
34 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bangor Metro Area, ME
University of Maine
35 miles, S
Husson University
41 miles, S
Unity College
64 miles, SW
Maine Maritime Academy
71 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bangor Metro Area, ME
Penobscot Valley Hospital
8 miles, SE
Millinocket Regional Hospital
17 miles, N
Mayo Regional Hospital
32 miles, SW
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
41 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bangor Metro Area, ME
Bangor International Airport
42 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
146 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
193 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
219 miles, SW