Markets/Maine/Bangor

Bangor, ME Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Bangor, Maine. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$281,810

+2.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
5mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Top 27% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.92x

In-migrants avg $48,162 AGI vs out-migrants $52,454

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Opportunity Zone Market

7 ZIP codes in Bangor are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Bangor Market Summary

Bangor, ME shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.46x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+123 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.45% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score79/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$63,248

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.2%
Base Case+2.4%
Bull Case+3.6%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Bangor, ME's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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