How many renters in Damariscotta, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.1% (±16.9 points) of renting households in Damariscotta, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.1% (±16.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 61.9% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.1% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Damariscotta
| Share of income spent on rent | Damariscotta | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 12.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±9.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±7.1 points) | 20.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±8.6 points) | 16.1% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.6% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 61.9% (±15.8 points) | 27.3% | 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.
Damariscotta against Lincoln County, its state and the nation
| Damariscotta | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.1% (±16.9 points) | 35.9% (±7.8 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 61.9% (±15.8 points) | 27.3% (±6.4 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.1% (±2.6 points) | 25.6% (±1.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,373 (±$3,588) | $47,422 (±$6,314) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,027 (±$88) | $1,055 (±$53) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Damariscotta, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lincoln County (35.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (48.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lincoln County, Damariscotta ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 63 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 Damariscotta
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damariscotta | — | 68.1% (±16.9 points) | — |
| Bremen | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±96.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 4.3 mi | 5.8% (±20.1 points) | Lower |
| Nobleboro | 5.5 mi | 51.3% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgecomb | 6.8 mi | 21.1% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waldoboro (community) | 7.4 mi | 15.8% (±20.8 points) | Lower |
| Friendship | 8.6 mi | 37.5% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alna | 8.7 mi | 42.8% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waldoboro | 8.7 mi | 20.0% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newcastle, ME (5.8%), Waldoboro (community), ME (15.8%), Waldoboro, ME (20.0%).
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 Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southport | 93.1% (±53.8 points) |
| 2 | Boothbay Harbor | 79.4% (±19.5 points) |
| 3 | Damariscotta | 68.1% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | Somerville | 65.7% (±60.5 points) |
| 5 | Nobleboro | 51.3% (±28.4 points) |
| 6 | Westport Island | 42.9% (±83.1 points) |
| 7 | Alna | 42.8% (±42.2 points) |
| 8 | Whitefield | 33.3% (±25.6 points) |
| 9 | Boothbay | 30.4% (±40.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Lincoln County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Damariscotta include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Damariscotta (community).
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 Damariscotta
Are renters in Damariscotta rent-burdened?
68.1% of renting households in Damariscotta 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 Damariscotta spend on rent?
The median renting household in Damariscotta, ME spends 37.1% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta town, Lincoln 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 Damariscotta town, Lincoln County, Maine (county subdivision:16235, in state:23 county:015).
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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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