Why Live in Outer Essex
Outer Essex in Bangor, ME, offers a diverse range of housing options, from historic early 1900s homes to new constructions from 2024. Home styles include ranches, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and New Englanders, with manufactured home communities located in the northern part of the neighborhood. The area boasts several parks, such as Essex Woods with its trails and basketball court, and Prentiss Woods, which features additional trails and picnic areas. The nearby Bangor City Forest, just 5 miles away, provides over 680 acres of wildlife habitats and 9 miles of trails for hiking and dog walking. For shopping and dining, residents frequent the Broadway Shopping Center, which includes stores like Hannaford and T.J. Maxx, and eateries such as Governor's Restaurant & Bakery and The Tarratine. Outer Essex is also close to downtown Bangor, where events like the Bangor State Fair and concerts at the Maine Savings Amphitheater take place. The neighborhood is car-friendly, with Interstate 95 providing easy access to nearby Newport and Orono. Essential services are conveniently located, with Saint Joseph Hospital less than 2 miles away and Bangor International Airport 4 miles to the west. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Fruit Street School, William S. Cohen School, and Bangor High School, which is known for its academic excellence and strong athletics programs. For higher education, Husson University is situated nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Outer Essex a good place to live?
Outer Essex is a good place to live. Outer Essex is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Outer Essex has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.1 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $86,338 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Outer Essex are home owners, with 27.9% of residents renting and 72.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Outer Essex can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Outer Essex neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Outer Essex?
The median home price in Outer Essex is $330,945. If you put a 20% down payment of $66,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,710 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $73K a year to afford the median home price in Outer Essex. The average household income in Outer Essex is $86K.
What are the best public schools in Outer Essex?
The best public schools that serve Outer Essex are:
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Home Trends in Outer Essex, ME
On average, homes in Outer Essex, Bangor sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Essex, Bangor over the last 12 months is $570,272, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$570,272
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$389,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$330,945
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%
