Bangor, Pennsylvania is located in Northampton County and has an estimated population of 5,113. It is a small town with many amenities and is often ranked highly in best places rankings. For example, Bangor has been rated as one of the “Best Places to Live” by BestPlaces.com, who gave it a grade of A+. Similarly, it was also ranked #25 out of 1169 cities in Pennsylvania for its “Best Suburbs to Live in” by BestPlaces.com. On top of that, Bangor received a grade of B+ from NeighborhoodScout for its livability features including crime rate and cost of living. Additionally, according to Bestplaces.net, Bangor's public schools are rated above average and the city enjoys an average commute time making this location desirable for those looking for a suburban life close to major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia or New York City.
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