Living in East Bangor, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bangor · Census data 2020–2024
East Bangor has 1,274 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $81,250 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $190,600, the median rent is $1,445/month.
East Bangor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Bangor at a glance
- Population
- 1,274
- Median age
- 33.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $190,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,445/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is East Bangor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Bangor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bangor the median home value is $190,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,445 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,594 a month in housing costs.
East Bangor median household income
The median household income in East Bangor is $81,250 and the income per person is $32,323. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Bangor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.89
East Bangor demographics
- Population
- 1,274
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 440
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bangor ›
Education in East Bangor
13.8% of adults 25 and older in East Bangor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bangor
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
East Bangor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bangor | 1,274 | $81,250 | $190,600 | $1,445 |
| Bangor | 5,163 | $70,076 | $173,800 | $1,134 |
| Roseto | 1,362 | $74,625 | $205,600 | $1,197 |
| Washington | 5,164 | $86,442 | $338,000 | $1,110 |
| Upper Mount Bethel | 6,415 | $82,009 | $321,800 | $1,028 |
| Pen Argyl | 3,495 | $76,096 | $188,800 | $1,233 |
| Ackermanville | 240 | $73,359 | $274,300 | — |
| Mount Bethel | 334 | $53,239 | $202,800 | $1,056 |
| Portland | 546 | $52,679 | $266,900 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in East Bangor, PA?
The median household income in East Bangor is $81,250, 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Bangor?
The median home value in East Bangor is $190,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Bangor?
The median gross rent in East Bangor is $1,445 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is East Bangor, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in East Bangor?
The median age in East Bangor is 33.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Bangor?
The average commute to work in East Bangor is 36 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bangor?
The unemployment rate in East Bangor is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bangor?
13.8% of adults in East Bangor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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