How many renters in Kennebunk, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.1% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Kennebunk, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.1% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±16.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kennebunk
| Share of income spent on rent | Kennebunk | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.5% (±20.1 points) | 15.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±6.8 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±7.3 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±11.0 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±16.5 points) | 34.5% | 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.
Kennebunk against York County, its state and the nation
| Kennebunk | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.1% (±16.6 points) | 44.3% (±3.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±16.5 points) | 34.5% (±3.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±5.9 points) | 27.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $55,270 (±$4,614) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,425 (±$290) | $1,339 (±$51) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Kennebunk, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from York County (44.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In York County, Kennebunk ranks 22 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 273 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 Kennebunk
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk | — | 37.1% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Arundel | 4.3 mi | 34.2% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennebunkport (community) | 4.9 mi | 25.0% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wells | 6.2 mi | 42.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennebunkport | 6.3 mi | 25.8% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Biddeford | 9.0 mi | 37.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 9.5 mi | 37.7% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogunquit | 10 mi | 0.0% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick (community) | 11 mi | 64.8% (±32.5 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 York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wells | 42.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 17 | Kittery | 38.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 18 | Limerick | 38.8% (±29.8 points) |
| 19 | Dayton | 38.0% (±27.3 points) |
| 20 | Lyman | 37.7% (±57.8 points) |
| 21 | Biddeford | 37.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 22 | Kennebunk | 37.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 23 | Lebanon | 35.7% (±54.5 points) |
| 24 | Arundel | 34.2% (±25.1 points) |
| 25 | Newfield | 33.3% (±89.2 points) |
| 26 | Shapleigh | 27.3% (±59.4 points) |
| 27 | Buxton | 26.9% (±17.3 points) |
| 28 | Kennebunkport | 25.8% (±25.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Kennebunk include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kennebunk (community), West Kennebunk.
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 Kennebunk
Are renters in Kennebunk rent-burdened?
37.1% of renting households in Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kennebunk, ME spends 25.7% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennebunk town, York County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennebunk town, York County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennebunk town, York 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 Kennebunk town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:36535, in state:23 county:031).
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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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