Bangor, California, shares a name with the more prominent city in Maine and it's not just coincidence. Prospectors who traveled to Northern California during the mid-19th-century Gold Rush named the settlement after their hometown. While the small community outside Oroville never made it big, it continues to attract people looking for a more rural lifestyle away from a major city center.
Residents will need a car to get around, as wide spaces can separate neighbors from each other and residents from stores, the post office and the town. La Porte Road is the busiest thoroughfare in the neighborhood and runs 25 miles south to Yuba City. Oro Bangor Highway is another route in and out of town. It connects Bangor residents with Oroville, 15 miles north. Sacramento International Airport is 65 miles to the south.
Bangor’s landscape gently slopes as the Sierra Nevada foothills taper off. “Bangor is a foothill community with large land parcels,” says real estate broker Brian Voigt of Re/Max Home and Investment, who has previously sold in the area. “There’s not a lot out there other than land. There’s no tract housing. It’s got a strong country feel.” No single developer built out Bangor, so buyers can purchase land and customize their property as it's being built or purchase a turnkey property. “The main thing that attracts people to Bangor is affordability,” says Suzanne Peters, real estate agent at eXp Realty, who has experience selling there. “California is known for high prices, but in Bangor, you can still get into a beautiful home for 500,000 or under.” Turnkey properties start at just under $400,000 and go to $575,000. Buyers can purchase land of various sizes, from under an acre to large parcels, from $24,000 to $200,000.
Bangor has a high fire risk. To help mitigate wildfire damage, the local Butte County fire station serves the community. “I think everybody in California is learning to be on high alert as fires become more and more common,” says Peters. The 2024 Park Fire, which consumed more than 400,000 acres in the region, did singe the community, burning over 50 acres, but there were no fatalities thanks to evacuation efforts.
Kids can attend Bangor Union Elementary School, graded C-minus by Niche. Despite the name, the school serves neighborhood kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. They can go on to Las Plumas High School, which earned a B-minus from Niche. The school is home to many clubs, including a Mock Trial team, which has been offered since 1993, and it just added a boys' volleyball program.
Bangor has no significant shopping and dining center, so residents head into Oroville to pick up essentials or enjoy meals out. “There’s only one tiny little market, and that’s it,” says Voigt. “You have to leave to go shop somewhere else.” Bangor Grocery on La Porte Road offers basics, so locals don’t have to go far if they need eggs or coffee, but they will have to head into town for major shopping trips. Bangor is also home to a handful of vineyards, which provides another option for outings.
Bangor has no park system, but it isn’t far from the Daughtry Hill and Quail Valley trails, which are within five miles of the neighborhood. Another popular outdoor destination is Collins Lake, a 20-mile drive from Bangor. Visitors head to the lake to camp or spend the day boating or fishing.
John Russo
Go West Realty
(530) 531-8359
109 Total Sales
3 in Bangor
$260K - $465K Price Range
Kal Johal
Keller Williams Realty-Yuba Sutter
(530) 607-6726
574 Total Sales
2 in Bangor
$275,000 Price Range
Jim Naulty
Newpoint Realty
(279) 529-5629
160 Total Sales
1 in Bangor
$475,000 Price
Rebecca Franks
Re/max Gold
(530) 460-4699
92 Total Sales
1 in Bangor
$283,375 Price
TJ Jensen
Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc
(530) 456-2588
115 Total Sales
3 in Bangor
$510K - $715K Price Range
Victoria Craig
Century 21 Select Real Estate
(530) 607-6913
90 Total Sales
3 in Bangor
$449K - $725K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bangor | US |
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| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Bangor, Oroville sell after 248 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Bangor, Oroville over the last 12 months is $403,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$407,500
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Median Sale Price
$403,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$421,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$444,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
6
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
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Number of Homes
103
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Number of Homes for Sale
3
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Median Year Built
1988
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Months of Supply
6.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,740
Below the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
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$1,350,000
Price Improvement worth every penny if not more! You just have to see it to truly appreciate what you will have. Seller Motivated. One of a Kind Country Estate on 52.44 Acres with Guest Houses, Shops and More! Welcome to this exceptional 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom-built home offering 3,408 square feet of spacious and thoughtfully designed living. Situated on over 52 acres of beautifully
$440,000
Experience the best of country living with all the modern comforts in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, perfectly perched on 5 usable acres overlooking the iconic Sutter Buttes. From sunrise to sunset, the views here are simply unforgettable. The home blends rustic charm with tasteful updates, offering an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light and warmth. Enjoy peaceful
Kathy Robertson Real Broker Technologies
$324,000
Welcome home to this charming three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home on a spacious 1.18-acre level lot. Featuring an open-concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, this 1,456-sf residence built in 1991 offers comfortable living with modern updates, including double-pane windows and an ADA-compliant bathroom remodel with a roll-in shower and chairlift by front porch completed in 2016. An
Antonio Gallegos eXp Realty of California Inc
$49,000
Historical 2.4 Acres Total Conveniently located cross street from Post Office on a paved road with water and power already on Street , this remains of Wells Fargo Bank building from the 1800s, Whether you're looking to build, invest, or create, this property offers a rare blend of practical.or Build your home now!
Antonio Rubio Better Homes Realty
$150,000
Escape to your own private hide away with spectacular views of the Buttes! Stunning, level land with many building options surrounded with mature oak trees. Ready for your tiny home vision! This spacious property already has the septic system in place, making it an excellent opportunity for a tiny home, weekend retreat, or future homesite. With plenty of room to grow and endless possibilities,
Heidi Neves Century 21 Select Real Estate
$695,000
49 Acres private Manufactured home in beautiful BANGOR! This home has been remodeled new flooring new Kitchen appliances and other improvements you must to see it! . There are multiple outbuildings and a tremendous amount of parking availability . Lovely decking and views of the neighboring pastures. Located just before you cross the narrow bridge over Honcut Creek into Yuba County. Private, well
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Total Population
218
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Median Age
45
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$62,727
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$92,353
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High School Graduates
87.2%
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College Graduates
16%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
47.9%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
25''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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