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Bangor

Pop. 5,163·98th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Bangor, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+18.1%
vs US Median
-$412
Rising (Monthly)
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Bangor · $1,550
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,550/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$70,076/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bangor's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,780
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,340/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,550 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +18.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bangor, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,163
Median income
$70,076
Median age
37.7
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
27.3%
17.2%
28.5%
16.3%
Under 1827.3%
18–3417.2%
35–5428.5%
55–6410.7%
65+16.3%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White88.9%
Black1.7%
Hispanic11.1%
Education (25+)
40.9%
26.1%
23.2%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bangor, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,614 → $70,076
up 28.3%
Population
5,203 → 5,163
down 0.8%
Renter share
38.4% → 27.3%
-11.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 23.2%
+4.8 pts
Median age
36 → 37.7
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,076 today, compared with $54,614 five years earlier. Renters now make up 27.3% of households, compared with 38.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23.2% of adults here, versus 18.4% in 2021.

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Median rent for each apartment size in Bangor. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bangor, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bangor is $1,550/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,076/yr), Bangor ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bangor an affordable city for renters?

Bangor is considered affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,076/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bangor falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bangor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in Bangor. The local median household income is $70,076/yr, meaning the typical Bangor household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bangor?

Rent in Bangor has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Bangor rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Bangor is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #98 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,550/mo.

What percentage of Bangor residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of Bangor households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. Bangor leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bangor rent compare to the national average?

Bangor's median rent of $1,550/mo is $412 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #98 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~27% of Bangor's median household income ($70,076/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bangor 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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