How many renters in Cherryfield, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±24.0 points) of renting households in Cherryfield, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±24.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.0% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cherryfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Cherryfield | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.1% (±4.9 points) | 14.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±19.1 points) | 8.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±12.7 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.4% (±17.1 points) | 16.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 29.5% (±17.0 points) | 13.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.0% (±16.9 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Cherryfield against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Cherryfield | Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±24.0 points) | 52.2% (±5.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.0% (±16.9 points) | 38.4% (±4.9 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±3.2 points) | 30.8% (±1.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $14,737 (±$7,306) | $26,791 (±$2,810) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $428 (±$107) | $783 (±$91) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Cherryfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Cherryfield ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 440.
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 Cherryfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryfield | — | 60.5% (±24.0 points) | — |
| Columbia | 6.4 mi | 61.9% (±64.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrington | 9.5 mi | 79.3% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steuben | 10 mi | 26.3% (±70.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Falls | 11 mi | 58.8% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milbridge | 12 mi | 45.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan | 13 mi | 34.9% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Addison | 13 mi | 60.0% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastbrook | 15 mi | 8.1% (±46.9 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Roque Bluffs | 80.0% (±72.3 points) |
| 7 | Harrington | 79.3% (±42.8 points) |
| 8 | Dennysville | 75.0% (±50.7 points) |
| 9 | Baileyville | 67.1% (±36.7 points) |
| 10 | Columbia | 61.9% (±64.7 points) |
| 11 | Robbinston | 60.6% (±36.2 points) |
| 12 | Cherryfield | 60.5% (±24.0 points) |
| 13 | Addison | 60.0% (±49.9 points) |
| 14 | Pembroke | 59.6% (±29.1 points) |
| 15 | Machias | 58.9% (±23.8 points) |
| 16 | Columbia Falls | 58.8% (±34.5 points) |
| 17 | Princeton | 57.7% (±21.9 points) |
| 18 | Jonesport | 57.4% (±21.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Cherryfield
Are renters in Cherryfield rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Cherryfield 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 Cherryfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cherryfield, ME spends 31.8% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherryfield town, Washington County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherryfield town, Washington County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherryfield town, Washington County, 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 Cherryfield town, Washington County, Maine (county subdivision:12455, in state:23 county:029).
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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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