What are the schools like in Bangor, PA?

Bangor is served primarily by Bangor Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bangor?

The median household income in Bangor, PA is $51,578 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Bangor, PA?

Bangor has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bangor, PA affordable or expensive?

Bangor's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bangor is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $163,500 and the median rent is $1,047 per month.

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

Bangor has a violent crime rate of 332.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 802.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bangor, PA a Good Place to Live?

Bangor is a small town of 5,172 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $51,578 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Bangor stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 98.4

Bangor's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bangor costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bangor, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$163,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,047	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,578	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bangor's violent crime rate is 332.7 per 100,000 residents — 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.7 /100k

Property Crime

802.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bangor is served primarily by Bangor Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bangor, PA	National Avg
School District	Bangor Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bangor sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bangor, PA
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bangor, PA	National Avg
Population	5,172	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roseto, PA 1 mi East Bangor, PA 1 mi Pen Argyl, PA 2 mi Ackermanville, PA 3 mi Wind Gap, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Bangor

Bangor, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18013

Bangor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangor, PA affordable or expensive?

Bangor's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bangor roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $163,500 and median rent is $1,047/month.

What is the crime rate in Bangor, PA?

Bangor's violent crime rate is 332.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 802.5 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 Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bangor, PA a good place to live?

Bangor, PA has a population of 5,172, a median household income of $51,578, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bangor?

Bangor, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18013.

What is the population of Bangor?

The population of Bangor, Pennsylvania is 5,172 with a median age of 35.6. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $163,500, median household income $51,578, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.