Living in Bangor (Maine)
Bangor (Maine) is a large place in Maine, United States, home to 32,391 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 10%, #1,167 of 12,111), low-income families (top 15%, #1,135 of 8,006), low-income households (top 19%, #1,841 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bangor (Maine)
- The Penobscot runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 47 min and sets around 21:57; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Bangor (Maine) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #3,989 of 11,898 | #61 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,841 of 9,771 | #1 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,135 of 8,006 | #5 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #1,344 of 6,237 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #6,931 of 9,474 | #60 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,239 of 9,474 | #56 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #8,663 of 10,762 | #60 of 100 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,269 of 7,271 | #21 of 46 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #5,125 of 8,006 | #8 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,167 of 12,111 | #2 of 133 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 28 | #5,877 of 7,271 | #33 of 46 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,529 of 9,474 | #54 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #3,741 of 18,063 | #262 of 293 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,389 of 16,523 | #248 of 254 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #4,288 of 18,063 | #220 of 293 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #10,579 of 16,523 | #95 of 254 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #8,497 of 21,167 | #34 of 348 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,988 of 12,111 | #101 of 133 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #5,196 of 6,413 | #78 of 102 | Map |
| Business owner | 26 | #9,060 of 12,111 | #92 of 133 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Brewer 1 km
- Orono (Maine) 12 km
- Old Town (Maine) 18 km
- Ellsworth (Maine) 40 km
- Belfast (Maine) 45 km
- Winslow (Maine) 73 km
- Waterville (Maine) 73 km
- Skowhegan 75 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.