About Penobscot County

Penobscot is a county in the Bangor Metropolitan area. It has a population of 155,312 and a population density of 45, which is 52% below the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 1 year above the Bangor Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.


Penobscot County has a median home value of $253,908. The average rent of $1,272 is 39% below the national average rent. The average household income in Penobscot County is $66,333 , which is 15% below the national average of household income.

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$253,908Median Home Value
$253,904 Bangor Metro Area
$1,272Median Rent
$1,273 Bangor Metro Area

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Penobscot County's population is made up of 48% married, 32% single, 13% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Penobscot County.

155,312Population
155,312 Bangor Metro Area
45Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
43 Median Age
42 Bangor Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Penobscot County is $37,775. The Median Household Income is $66,333

$37,775Income Per Capita
$37,775 Bangor Metro Area
$66,333Median Household Income
$66,333 Bangor Metro Area
13% Poverty Rate
13% Bangor Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
2% Bangor Metro Area
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Amenities in Penobscot County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Penobscot County
$253,908Median Home Value
$253,904 Bangor Metro Area
$1,272Median Rent
$1,273 Bangor Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Bangor Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
28%
Home Owners
72%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

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