Why Live in Bangor Gardens
Bangor Gardens is a neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes, primarily ranch styles and Colonial Revivals, many featuring Dutch-style roofs. These homes, averaging around 1,000 square feet, were originally military housing and are now popular among young couples, new home buyers, and those looking to downsize. The neighborhood includes Bangor Gardens Park, which offers a playground, basketball court, green space, and a walking loop. Just a mile south, Broadway Park provides additional recreational options with its playground and walking loop, and the Kenduskeag Stream Trail offers scenic views and exercise opportunities along the stream to downtown and the Penobscot River. For shopping and dining, residents frequent the adjacent Broadway Shopping Center and downtown Bangor, which features local favorites like 11 Central and Paddy Murphy’s Irish pub. The Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway nearby offers upscale pub fare at Timber Kitchen & Bar. Bangor Gardens residents enjoy proximity to downtown events, including the historic Bangor State Fair and concerts at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 95 and Broadway, providing convenient transportation options, though some areas can be noisy. The Route 2 Community Connector bus line and nearby Bangor International Airport, 3 miles west, enhance connectivity. Local schools are highly rated, with Fruit Street School, William S. Cohen School, and Bangor High School all receiving strong marks. The neighborhood is also close to Husson University, adding to its educational appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bangor Gardens a good place to live?
Bangor Gardens is a good place to live. Bangor Gardens is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bangor Gardens has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $74,127 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 46.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Bangor Gardens are renters, with 62.9% of residents renting and 37.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bangor Gardens can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bangor Gardens neighborhood guide.
Is Bangor Gardens, ME a safe neighborhood?
Bangor Gardens, ME is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bangor Gardens?
The median home price in Bangor Gardens is $249,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $49,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,260 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $54K a year to afford the median home price in Bangor Gardens. The average household income in Bangor Gardens is $74K.
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Home Trends in Bangor Gardens, ME
On average, homes in Bangor Gardens, Bangor sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bangor Gardens, Bangor over the last 12 months is $249,450, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$249,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Listing data is derived in whole or in part from Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (d/b/a Maine Listings) and is for consumers' personal, noncommercial use only. Dimensions are approximate and not guaranteed. All data should be independently verified.
