How many renters in Gorham, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.0% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Gorham, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.0% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gorham
| Share of income spent on rent | Gorham | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±8.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.0% (±6.8 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±10.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 32.1% (±15.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±3.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±12.5 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.
Gorham against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Gorham | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.0% (±13.0 points) | 49.9% (±2.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±12.5 points) | 39.5% (±2.5 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±1.8 points) | 30.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,732 (±$34,166) | $59,461 (±$1,974) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,680 (±$355) | $1,589 (±$36) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Gorham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Gorham ranks 20 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 263 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 Gorham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | — | 38.0% (±13.0 points) | — |
| South Windham | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±40.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook | 5.5 mi | 46.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buxton | 5.9 mi | 26.9% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham | 7.1 mi | 32.6% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Standish | 7.8 mi | 57.4% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Windham | 8.8 mi | 30.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis | 9.0 mi | 48.9% (±34.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hill | 9.5 mi | 46.8% (±17.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Cumberland | 47.1% (±29.7 points) |
| 15 | Westbrook | 46.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 16 | Falmouth | 41.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | Casco | 39.7% (±22.0 points) |
| 18 | North Yarmouth | 38.8% (±40.3 points) |
| 19 | Raymond | 38.3% (±34.6 points) |
| 20 | Gorham | 38.0% (±13.0 points) |
| 21 | Windham | 32.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 22 | Bridgton | 30.7% (±19.5 points) |
| 23 | Cape Elizabeth | 30.1% (±21.8 points) |
| 24 | Harrison | 27.5% (±31.4 points) |
| 25 | Harpswell | 24.9% (±19.8 points) |
| 26 | New Gloucester | 24.7% (±19.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Gorham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Gorham (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 Gorham
Are renters in Gorham rent-burdened?
38.0% of renting households in Gorham 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 Gorham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gorham, ME spends 28.1% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham town, Cumberland 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 Gorham town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:28240, in state:23 county:005).
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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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