How many renters in Gouldsboro, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
80.7% (±39.0 points) of renting households in Gouldsboro, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 80.7% (±39.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.9% (±29.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.7% (±13.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gouldsboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.1% (±5.6 points) | 15.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±17.2 points) | 16.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.6% (±7.6 points) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±18.9 points) | 8.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.8% (±26.0 points) | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.9% (±29.1 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Gouldsboro against Hancock County, its state and the nation
| Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 80.7% (±39.0 points) | 50.9% (±7.8 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.9% (±29.1 points) | 39.3% (±6.8 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.7% (±13.0 points) | 30.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,154 (±$8,963) | $40,571 (±$5,495) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,298 (±$507) | $1,061 (±$71) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Gouldsboro, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hancock County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hancock County, Gouldsboro ranks 5 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 37 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 Gouldsboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gouldsboro | — | 80.7% (±39.0 points) | — |
| Sorrento | 6.0 mi | 4.8% (±61.1 points) | Lower |
| Winter Harbor | 6.2 mi | 66.7% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bar Harbor (community) | 7.5 mi | 41.3% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steuben | 7.7 mi | 26.3% (±70.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan | 8.1 mi | 34.9% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bar Harbor | 9.5 mi | 41.6% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milbridge | 11 mi | 45.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock | 12 mi | 42.0% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sorrento, ME (4.8%).
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 Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Great Pond | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Osborn | 100.0% (±136.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Verona Island | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 | Blue Hill | 93.6% (±59.3 points) |
| 5 | Gouldsboro | 80.7% (±39.0 points) |
| 6 | Penobscot | 73.9% (±48.9 points) |
| 7 | Cranberry Isles | 71.4% (±42.8 points) |
| 8 | Winter Harbor | 66.7% (±46.5 points) |
| 9 | Surry | 65.8% (±41.5 points) |
| 10 | Ellsworth | 62.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 11 | Castine | 60.3% (±51.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 36 places in Hancock 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 Gouldsboro
Are renters in Gouldsboro rent-burdened?
80.7% of renting households in Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gouldsboro, ME spends 41.7% (±13.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gouldsboro town, Hancock County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gouldsboro town, Hancock County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gouldsboro town, Hancock 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 Gouldsboro town, Hancock County, Maine (county subdivision:28450, in state:23 county:009).
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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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