Your Guide to Buying a Home in Bangor, ME

Buying a Home in Bangor, Maine

(The Bangor Public Library)

Bangor is located in Penobscot County

These words by Henry David Thoreau are ironically peaceful, for the history of Bangor would seem to be anything but peaceful. Bangor has known much war and siege in its 200-year history. However, at the same time the city experienced unprecedented periods of growth and economic success. During the 18th and 19th centuries Bangor made significant advances economically, politically and culturally. This unexpected growth caused Bangor to serve as a rival of sorts to Boston, thus prompting the eloquent description by Thoreau. Bangor's early architecture, much of which has been preserved, is a testament to the early residents' ideals and aesthetics.

Bangor enjoys a naturally scenic location, situated along the Penobscot River and near the spectacular North Woods of Maine. The economical advances made during Bangor's birth continue today, as this city is an important retail hub in this region of the country. In addition, it makes a significant impact on nearby Canadian provinces.

Quality of life in Bangor is supported by a great local school system, nearby colleges (University of Maine and Husson College), plentiful amenities, and the benefits of a medium-sized town. In fact, Macmillan's Places Rated Almanac has rated Bangor the best of North American metro areas with a population under 100,000! Cultural and leisure activities are quite abundant in the downtown district, with wonderful architecture, spacious parks, and the Maine Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Bangor is surprisingly vibrant for its size.

Bangor is serviced by I-95, US 2 and several state highways. The rugged coastline of the Downeast Maine region is just 20 miles to the south.