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Built on slate mining, Banger honors history and community
Found 27 miles northeast of Allentown, a bird’s eye view of Bangor will reveal several quarries, and these sparkling bodies of water reveal the borough’s history in plain sight. Settled in 1760, Bangor is part of Pennsylvania’s Slate Belt, and the Welsh immigrants of the area found it to be extremely valuable for slate mining. The quarries of present day are old mining sites that have gradually filled with groundwater over time, and Bangor still honors its heritage in every way it can. “The Heritage Center walks you through all the Bangor history, and that history is a huge point of pride for the community,” says Nancy Kessler, a local Realtor with Realty Executives who’s been working in the business since 1989. “It’s about community. All the beautiful murals you see downtown were artists getting outside and uplifting our area during COVID. This is a place of longevity.”
From historic slate homes to modern subdivisions
The center of the borough has painted and brick Colonial houses and Queen Anne-styled properties, sitting closely together along the calm downtown streets. On the outskirts, contemporary housing has cropped up in modern subdivisions, sporting large yards and breathing room for more residential privacy. “A lot of the appeal for homes is that they cost less than surrounding areas. One exciting thing is the revitalization – older buildings are being converted into apartments and condos,” Kessler says. “But there’s still so much history. You can still see slate roofs and slate in the interior of the older homes, some in the sidewalks.” The median selling price for single-family homes in Bangor is $280,000. Older three-bedroom homes typically start around $250,000, while four and five-bedroom modern housing can spike to $400,000 and upward.
Historic Estates are located all around Bangor Central Historic District
Brick faced two story estates make living in Bangor Central Historic District luxurious.
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Finding the local personality along Broadway
Bangor is based in locally owned business, save for a couple of well-known names, such as CVS and USPS. “There aren’t big stores, like Walmart and Target, but if people want to find them, they’re only about 15 minutes away in Stroudsburg,” Kessler notes. Locals stop into the Bangor General Store for groceries and visit the clothing boutiques and pubs along downtown Broadway. The borough has its own selection of dining, from the casual stop for rich ice cream at The Local Scoop to the burgers and drinks at Broadway Pub.
The local Bangor General Store in Bangor Central Historic District has everything you need.
Bangor Central Historic District has plenty of local shops and restaurants for you to enjoy.
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Getting schooled with the BASD
Public institutions are served by the Bangor Area School District, and it has three elementary schools that split up grade levels: Five Points for kindergarten through second grand, Washington for third and fourth, and Domenick DeFranco for five and six. All of them receive overall B ratings from Niche and keep a low student-teacher ratio, averaging at 12-1. Students move on to Bangor Area Middle, which receives a B-minus from Niche and offers academic clubs that help prepare children for more advanced challenges in high school. The final step of primary education is taken at Bangor Area High, graded with another B-minus on Niche. Bangor High is well-known in the area for its band, which represents Bangor’s primary Welsh heritage through uniforms modeled after the Welsh Guard and has traveled to several different states to play for competitions.
Your little ones will attend Washington Elementary School in Bangor.
Bangor Area Middle school provides a wealth of learning opportunities.
Students of the Bangor Central Historic District will attend Bangor Area High School.
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Trains in the Memorial Park and fishing at Greenwalk
Bangor Memorial Park is well-attended by locals, who walk the track in the mornings, take kids to the new playground and make good use of basketball courts and athletic fields. Youth activities for the community typically use the Memorial Park, as it has a full-sized football field and baseball diamonds. “The local Bangor Elks organization has this old train they run through the park a couple of times a year, and the kids love it,” Kessler says. “Greenwalk Creek is stocked with trout every year, and that’s huge for fishing. And Minsi Lake – there’s gorgeous wildlife up there and walking trails, plus people just love to sit and enjoy the view.”
Gorgeous bodies of water carve out the mountain side in Bangor Central Historic District.
The historic train tracks run though Bangor Central Historic District.
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Busy days in downtown Bangor
Every Thursday in the summer, Bangor hosts Quarry Brews & Bites, the most attended event for the borough. Food trucks come to vend alongside nearby breweries and wineries, and residents can sit around fire pits while listening to live music. The Bangor Farmers’ Market is also a preserving weekly factor for the community, committed to staying open year-round to provide local produce, meats, cheeses and artisan crafts. Though the borough is small, it makes an effort to always have something happening, whether it be the annual holiday craft show or Halloween parade.
Beautiful murals are painted all around Bangor Central Historic District.
Stop by the Bangor Central Historic District historic society and learn about the town.
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Major highways run through the mountain into Bangor Central Historic District.
How to navigate to and from Bangor using state routes
Pennsylvania Route runs north-south through Bangor towards Bethlehem and Allentown, while Pennsylvania Route 512 runs east-west through neighboring townships. Banger has stops for the 217 bus line to and from Bethlehem, operated by the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority.
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Parks in this Area
Weona Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Skateboard
Columcille Megalith Park
Wind Gap Park
Pennico Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Bangor Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Roseto Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
45 min drive
Bus
Market & 8th Wb
Bus
Market & 6th
Bus
Division & Pennsylvania
Bus
Garibaldi & Jewel
Bus
Division & 3rd
Bus
Market & 11th Eb
Bus
Roseto & Jewel
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bangor
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bangor, PA sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bangor, PA over the last 12 months is $316,138, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,755
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,727
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,916
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
21.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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