Bangor, Pennsylvania

About Bangor

Bangor, PA is a close-knit town located in eastern Pennsylvania, home to 5,171 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Bangor is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.49 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,470 residents per square mile.

📰 Bangor News Today

• Linda M. Romig Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Bangor, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Bangor High School (PA) Baseball MaxPreps · Aug 12
• Richard Ostrander Obituary (01/19/1957 - 05/28/2026) - Bangor, PA Lehighvalleylive.com · Jun 1
• BettyLou Kratzer Obituary | Gaffney Parsons Family Funeral Homes | Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• John C. Wilson Kingsport Times News · Jun 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bangor Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Bangor — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,171.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bangor

• Blue Mesa — mexican
• Empire's Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bangor

• Bangor Memorial Park reviews ★
• Bethel Park reviews ★
• Bray Lot reviews ★
• Ceraul Law Firm Square reviews ★
• Flory's Dam Park reviews ★
• Founder's Park reviews ★
• Fourth Street Field reviews ★
• Pennico Park reviews ★
• South Main Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bangor

• Bangor Area HS
• Bangor Area MS
• DeFranco El Sch
• Five Points El Sch
• Washington El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bangor

🏘️ Nearby Communities