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Bangor, Maine

Introduction to Bangor, Maine

Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 107 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 204 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 31,473.

Bangor History

The Penobscot people were the first inhabitants of this area. European settlement began in 1769. The town was supposed to be named Sunbury, but was ultimately named Bangor.

Bangor and nearby Attractions

  • Bangor Mall Shopping Center
  • Grotto Cascade Park
  • Bangor Museum & Center for History
  • Fairmont Terrace Park

Things To Do In Bangor

Shopping is a fun activity at the Bangor Mall Shopping Center, the Maine Square Mall Shopping Center and the Broadway Shopping Center. The Kenduskeag Stream Park, Dakin Park and Grotto Cascade Park come with several recreational facilities. Thr Maine Discovery Museum is the largest children’s museum north of Boston. One can also visit the Bangor Museum & Center for to learn more about the area’s history. The American Folk Festival, Northern Maine Fair, Autumn Festival and the Bangor State Fair are hosted by the city every year.

Bangor Transportation

Bangor International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Bangor Higher Education

Husson College, Eastern Maine Technical College and Beal College are all situated in the city and offers higher education facilities to its residents.

High Points

Bangor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyBangor Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBangor Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBangor Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bangor Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Bangor Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Bangor Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bangor Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Bangor, ME

Comparing Bangor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men48
Children Under 5 Years Old27
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use610

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime93
Low Property Crime31

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