How many renters in Brunswick (community), ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.8% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Brunswick (community), ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.8% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.1% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.4% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brunswick (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Brunswick (community) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±6.2 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±4.3 points) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±7.5 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±2.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.1% (±8.6 points) | 39.5% | 37.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Brunswick (community) against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Brunswick (community) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.8% (±9.0 points) | 49.9% (±2.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.1% (±8.6 points) | 39.5% (±2.5 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.4% (±4.6 points) | 30.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,891 (±$9,355) | $59,461 (±$1,974) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 (±$100) | $1,589 (±$36) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Brunswick (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (49.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Brunswick (community) ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 26 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Brunswick (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick (community) | — | 58.8% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Topsham (community) | 4.2 mi | 37.6% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bath | 4.3 mi | 41.1% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham | 5.4 mi | 40.3% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath | 5.7 mi | 51.3% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arrowsic | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±111.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 7.9 mi | 62.0% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport (community) | 8.2 mi | 57.7% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woolwich | 10.0 mi | 64.3% (±76.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunstan | 71.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 2 | Steep Falls | 66.4% (±49.0 points) |
| 3 | Gorham (community) | 59.1% (±17.3 points) |
| 4 | Brunswick (community) | 58.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Freeport (community) | 57.7% (±24.8 points) |
| 6 | Bridgton (community) | 56.2% (±46.3 points) |
| 7 | Yarmouth (community) | 53.1% (±18.4 points) |
| 8 | Oak Hill | 46.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 9 | Falmouth Foreside | 43.0% (±35.7 points) |
| 10 | Falmouth (community) | 33.2% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brunswick (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Brunswick, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brunswick (community)
Are renters in Brunswick (community) rent-burdened?
58.8% of renting households in Brunswick (community) pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Brunswick (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brunswick (community), ME spends 36.4% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brunswick CDP, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brunswick CDP, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brunswick CDP, Maine
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Brunswick CDP, Maine (place:08395, in state:23).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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