Fast Facts
Maine
- Is 320 miles long and 210 miles wide, with a total area of 33,215 square miles
- Consists of 16 counties with 22 cities, 424 towns, 51 plantations, and 416 unorganized townships
- Is said to be one of the most healthful states in the nation, with summer temperatures averaging 74 degrees F and winter temperatures averaging 20 degrees F
- Is America's largest blueberry growing state, raising 90% of low-bush blueberries in the United States
- Boasts 6,000 lakes and ponds; 32,000 miles of rivers and streams; 17 million acres of forestland; 3,478 miles of coastline; and 2,000 islands
- Has 60 lighthouses including Portland Head Light commissioned by George Washington
- State capital Augusta
- Largest city Portland
- Population 1,321,574 (as of 2006), making Maine only the 40th most populous state in the US
- Major industries agriculture, ship-building, fishing (especially lobsters), machinery, electronics, tourism
- Major rivers Androscoggin River, Kennebec River, Penobscot River, St. John River
- Major lakes Moosehead Lake, Rangeley Lakes, Sebago Lake in the region we serve.
- Highest point Mt. Katahdin, 5,268 feet (1,606 m) above sea level
- Bordering bodies of water Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean
Bangor
- Population 31,595
- County Penobscot
- Median home price $139,500
- Property tax mil rate $19.40
- Average apartment rental
- one bedroom: $653
- two bedroom: $816
- three bedroom: $984
- Average commute time 15.1 minutes
- Special recognition
- Five Star Quality of Life Distinction - Expansion Management Magazine 2005 & 2006
- Quality of Life Best in Nation - Foreign Direct Investment 2005
- A Fabulous Place to Raise Your Family - 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family 2006
- Dazzling Dozen Metro Areas with Low Unemployment and Growing Economy - Business Week 2002
- Fourth Safest Metropolitan Area in the US - CQ Press 2007
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