What are the schools like in Bangor, MI?

Bangor is served primarily by Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bangor?

The median household income in Bangor, MI is $46,855 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Bangor, MI?

Bangor has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.0 inches.

Bangor, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bangor, MI affordable or expensive?

Bangor's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bangor is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,800 and the median rent is $417 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bangor, MI?

Bangor has a violent crime rate of 1220.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1983.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bangor, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bangor is a small town of 2,068 in Michigan, with a median household income of $46,855 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Bangor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bangor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bangor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Bangor's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bangor costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bangor, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$417	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,855	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Bangor's violent crime rate is 1220.8 per 100,000 residents — 221% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1220.8 /100k

Property Crime

1983.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bangor is served primarily by Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bangor, MI	National Avg
School District	Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bangor sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 109.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bangor, MI
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	109.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bangor, MI	National Avg
Population	2,068	—
Median Age	30.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bangor

Bangor, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49013

Bangor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangor, MI affordable or expensive?

Bangor's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bangor roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $417/month.

What is the crime rate in Bangor, MI?

Bangor's violent crime rate is 1220.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1983.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bangor?

Public schools in Bangor are operated by Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bangor, MI a good place to live?

Bangor, MI has a population of 2,068, a median household income of $46,855, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bangor?

Bangor averages 32.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 109.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bangor?

Bangor, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49013.

What is the population of Bangor?

The population of Bangor, Michigan is 2,068 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bangor?

Key numbers for living in Bangor: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $46,855, crime index 231 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bangor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.