How many renters in Houlton, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Houlton, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.5% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Houlton
| Share of income spent on rent | Houlton | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.2% (±11.0 points) | 16.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±4.4 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±4.1 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±6.4 points) | 11.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.5% (±10.9 points) | 35.4% | 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.
Houlton against Aroostook County, its state and the nation
| Houlton | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±12.6 points) | 46.7% (±5.1 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.5% (±10.9 points) | 35.4% (±4.6 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±7.0 points) | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,932 (±$4,060) | $31,504 (±$4,288) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $785 (±$66) | $784 (±$37) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Houlton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Aroostook County (46.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Aroostook County, Houlton ranks 15 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 142 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 Houlton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton | — | 54.8% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Ludlow | 6.2 mi | 45.5% (±87.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hodgdon | 6.3 mi | 45.4% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Limerick | 6.6 mi | 33.4% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 6.6 mi | 20.8% (±19.8 points) | Lower |
| Linneus | 8.8 mi | 53.8% (±64.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smyrna | 13 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 13 mi | 37.5% (±61.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakfield | 14 mi | 21.6% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Littleton, ME (20.8%), Oakfield, ME (21.6%).
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 Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fort Fairfield | 73.6% (±44.9 points) |
| 10 | Masardis | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 11 | Fort Kent | 61.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Madawaska | 60.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Merrill | 60.0% (±111.3 points) |
| 14 | Stockholm | 57.1% (±85.0 points) |
| 15 | Houlton | 54.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 16 | Linneus | 53.8% (±64.2 points) |
| 17 | Dyer Brook | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 18 | Presque Isle | 47.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 19 | Sherman | 46.7% (±50.9 points) |
| 20 | Ludlow | 45.5% (±87.8 points) |
| 21 | Hodgdon | 45.4% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Aroostook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Houlton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Houlton (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 Houlton
Are renters in Houlton rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Houlton 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 Houlton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Houlton, ME spends 33.3% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton town, Aroostook 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 Houlton town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:33980, in state:23 county:003).
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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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