Here's what it costs to live in Bangor, Maine, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, while the typical home is valued around $219,600. Households earn a median of $59,942 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$59,942
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,055
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$219,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,244
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,313
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,659
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,133
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
31,938
Latest estimate
Median Age
41 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
24
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,076
Per month
Avg Home Value
$239,900
Census ACS
January Avg
19°F
July Avg
69°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.1%
What is the cost of living index for Bangor?
The cost of living index for Bangor is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bangor?
The median gross rent in Bangor is $1,055 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bangor?
The median household income in Bangor is $59,942 per year.
What is the median home value in Bangor?
The median home value in Bangor is $219,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bangor?
Air quality data for Bangor is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bangor?
Tax data for Maine is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
