Bangor anchors central Maine with a healthcare and regional-retail economy well removed from the coastal Portland market. Penobscot County's property tax rate is the highest among Maine's major cities.
Recommended for incomes above $75k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Bangor housing market
The 1.35% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Bangor and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Maine average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Bangor buyers. Many Bangor properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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