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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Hanover, NH vs Bangor, ME

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Are people in Bangor older or younger than people in Hanover?
- The Median Age in Bangor is 16.2 years older than in Hanover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bangor or Hanover?
- Bangor housing costs are 70.1% less expensive than Hanover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bangor or Hanover?
- The average commute for residents of Bangor is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hanover.

Things to do in Hanover?
Hanover, NH sits in Grafton County on the banks of the Connecticut River. This small town has a population of about 11,000 people and is a popular destination for hikers looking to explore White Mountain National Forest or canoe down the river to experience its breathtaking views. Other popular attractions include Dartmouth College's Hood Museum of Art and Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge.

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

 Hanover, NHBangor, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,920329,725,481
 Median Income$146,198  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$793,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.84  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hanover    1 Reviews
S · Lebanon, NH
Big fish in a little pond syndrome
Over 7 years ago

Hanover/Lyme is where people from MA and NY and other states move so they can be big fish in little ponds. For the area, Hanover is a nice town but there are many such  More

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Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews
Denise · Bangor, ME
Best place I've ever lived
Over 6 years ago

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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Chase · Bangor, ME
A Very Sad Place With A Negative Outlook.
Over 6 years ago

I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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d · Bangor, ME
BANGOR MAINE ATROCIOUS
Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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