Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bangor

Affordability in Bangor, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Bangor is $1,055 and the median household income is $59,942 annually. With 53% of residents renting, Bangor is a majority-renter city where subsidized housing options can make a meaningful difference in housing costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bangor Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 161 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Bangor mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Bangor

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bangor scores 25 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 19 out of 100 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Most errands and trips in this area will require a car. Renters who rely on public transit or walking should confirm access to bus routes and services near a specific property before applying.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 2 districts serve Bangor, including 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other. Ratings and performance vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Bangor

The median household income in Bangor is $59,942 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent in the city is $1,055 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bangor can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a modest income. Eligibility limits for HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of the area median income.

• Median household income: $59,942/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $1,055/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 53% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 13 affordable housing properties in Bangor have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in this portfolio face minimal flood exposure based on current FEMA flood zone data.