How many renters in Gardiner, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Gardiner, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±10.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gardiner
| Share of income spent on rent | Gardiner | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±12.8 points) | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±11.9 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±11.1 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±7.0 points) | 14.7% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±3.4 points) | 10.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±15.9 points) | 38.5% | 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.
Gardiner against Kennebec County, its state and the nation
| Gardiner | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±16.3 points) | 48.8% (±4.7 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±15.9 points) | 38.5% (±4.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±10.2 points) | 29.6% (±1.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,406 (±$14,128) | $38,133 (±$3,207) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,113 (±$191) | $992 (±$43) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Gardiner, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kennebec County (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kennebec County, Gardiner ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 221 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 Gardiner
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner | — | 44.5% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Randolph (community) | 3.6 mi | 11.3% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Randolph | 3.6 mi | 11.3% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Farmingdale (community) | 3.9 mi | 61.2% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Gardiner | 4.5 mi | 57.2% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 4.6 mi | 57.6% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmingdale | 4.8 mi | 58.7% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 5.7 mi | 47.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chelsea | 5.8 mi | 15.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Randolph (community), ME (11.3%), Randolph, ME (11.3%).
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 Kennebec County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Winthrop | 50.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Waterville | 50.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Augusta | 49.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Fayette | 46.8% (±31.7 points) |
| 15 | Windsor | 46.2% (±30.6 points) |
| 16 | Albion | 46.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 17 | Gardiner | 44.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 18 | Hallowell | 37.1% (±19.5 points) |
| 19 | Litchfield | 32.0% (±56.5 points) |
| 20 | Readfield | 31.3% (±77.0 points) |
| 21 | Manchester | 30.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 22 | Vienna | 28.6% (±83.6 points) |
| 23 | Mount Vernon | 27.0% (±21.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Kennebec 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 Gardiner
Are renters in Gardiner rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Gardiner 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 Gardiner spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gardiner, ME spends 27.3% (±10.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardiner city, Maine
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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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