How long do people stay in their homes in Dunstan, ME?
21.8% (±10.3 points) of households in Dunstan, ME moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.8% (±10.3 points)
- Since before 2000
- 18.0%
When households in Dunstan moved in
| Moved in | Dunstan | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.9% (±6.9 points) | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.9% (±7.7 points) | 19.2% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 33.6% (±11.9 points) | 41.0% | 38.5% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 26.7% (±14.4 points) | 16.8% | 17.9% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13.4% (±8.7 points) | 9.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dunstan, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Cumberland County (23.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (20.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dunstan
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstan | — | 21.8% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Old Orchard Beach (community) | 2.9 mi | 19.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach | 2.9 mi | 19.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hill | 2.9 mi | 26.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saco | 3.3 mi | 21.5% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Portland | 6.6 mi | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gorham (community) | 8.9 mi | 19.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buxton | 8.9 mi | 9.3% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Biddeford | 9.0 mi | 26.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buxton, ME (9.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport (community) | 41.3% (±17.3 points) |
| 2 | Bridgton (community) | 32.4% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 | Brunswick (community) | 29.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Oak Hill | 26.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Falmouth Foreside | 23.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 6 | Dunstan | 21.8% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | North Windham | 21.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Yarmouth (community) | 20.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Gorham (community) | 19.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 | Falmouth (community) | 18.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 11 | South Windham | 13.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 12 | Steep Falls | 13.2% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dunstan is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Scarborough, 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 Dunstan
How often do people move in Dunstan?
21.8% of households in Dunstan, ME moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dunstan have?
18.0% of households in Dunstan have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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