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Bangor, PA

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Population
5,118
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
504 ft
Median Home Value
$173,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,076
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bangor

Bangor is a charming, historic borough located in Northampton County’s Slate Belt, just north of the Lehigh Valley. Founded during the region’s 19th-century slate mining boom, the town has held onto much of its vintage appeal, with tree-lined residential streets, classic Victorian architecture, and distinctive slate roofs. It offers a calm, friendly atmosphere that makes it an appealing spot for anyone looking for historic character and a quieter pace.

2022 09 28 13 01 34 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 191 (First Street) just north of Messinger Street in Bangor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Families are served by the Bangor Area School District, and the compact downtown features local diners, small shops, and community parks. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being so close to the Delaware Water Gap and the Appalachian Trail for weekend hiking, kayaking, and camping. For work, shopping, and major medical centers, convenient highway connections make commuting into Easton, Bethlehem, or Allentown straightforward.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.2rating

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