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Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still , affordability keeps dropping, and are becoming harder to find as home values . This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Bangor?

To find out, found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Bangor right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

20 Lakeman Ln, Eddington, ME 04428
- Price: $475,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,169
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2522 Western Ave, Newburgh, ME 04444
- Price: $449,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,002
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29 Thompson Rd, Veazie, ME 04401
- Price: $480,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,548
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514 Meadow Rd, Hampden, ME 04444
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,800
- See 514 Meadow Rd, Hampden, ME 04444 on

153 Finson Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,920
- See 153 Finson Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 on

36 Munn Dr, Hermon, ME 04401
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,202
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23 Cromwell Dr, Orono, ME 04473
- Price: $469,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,662
- See 23 Cromwell Dr, Orono, ME 04473 on

1083 North Rd, Newburgh, ME 04444
- Price: $489,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,080
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73 Papermill Rd, Hampden, ME 04444
- Price: $449,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,680
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714 W Old Town Rd, Old Town, ME 04468
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,500
- See 714 W Old Town Rd, Old Town, ME 04468 on

56 3Rd St, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $474,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,364
- See 56 3Rd St, Bangor, ME 04401 on

3935 Union St, Levant, ME 04456
- Price: $450,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,921
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64 Thomas Hill Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,200
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24 Granite Ledge Ln, Orrington, ME 04474
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,103
- See 24 Granite Ledge Ln, Orrington, ME 04474 on

81 Robichaud Rd, Levant, ME 04456
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,928
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68 Bean Ests, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,904
- See 68 Bean Ests, Bangor, ME 04401 on

399 Pine Tree Rd, Levant, ME 04456
- Price: $465,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,500
- See 399 Pine Tree Rd, Levant, ME 04456 on

2443 Carmel Rd N, Newburgh, ME 04444
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,240
- See 2443 Carmel Rd N, Newburgh, ME 04444 on

32 Charles Dr, Holden, ME 04429
- Price: $473,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,056
- See 32 Charles Dr, Holden, ME 04429 on

Lot 14 Boxwood, Hermon, ME
- Price: $449,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,826
- See Lot 14 Boxwood, Hermon, ME on

1957 Dixmont Rd, Etna, ME 04434
- Price: $449,753
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,710
- See 1957 Dixmont Rd, Etna, ME 04434 on

26 Knoll Crest Dr, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,687
- See 26 Knoll Crest Dr, Bangor, ME 04401 on

218 Hay Rd, Hudson, ME 04449
- Price: $449,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,460
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1380 Kirkland Rd, Old Town, ME 04468
- Price: $447,700
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,410
- See 1380 Kirkland Rd, Old Town, ME 04468 on

36 Boxwood Ln, Hermon, ME 04401
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,344
- See 36 Boxwood Ln, Hermon, ME 04401 on

122 Chickadee Ln, Bangor, ME 04401
- Price: $474,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,653
- See 122 Chickadee Ln, Bangor, ME 04401 on

1719 Dixmont Rd, Etna, ME 04434
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,600
- See 1719 Dixmont Rd, Etna, ME 04434 on

372 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473
- Price: $495,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,512
- See 372 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473 on

8 Skips Way, T1 R9 Wels, ME 04462
- Price: $475,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,176
- See 8 Skips Way, T1 R9 Wels, ME 04462 on

1218 Upper Dobsis Rd, Lakeville, ME 04487
- Price: $499,900
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 416
- See 1218 Upper Dobsis Rd, Lakeville, ME 04487 on