How many renters in Kittery, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.9% (±13.4 points) of renting households in Kittery, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.9% (±13.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.5% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kittery
| Share of income spent on rent | Kittery | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±7.9 points) | 15.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±8.8 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±6.1 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±13.3 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.5% (±13.3 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.
Kittery against York County, its state and the nation
| Kittery | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.9% (±13.4 points) | 44.3% (±3.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.5% (±13.3 points) | 34.5% (±3.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±3.7 points) | 27.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,281 (±$26,049) | $55,270 (±$4,614) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 (±$224) | $1,339 (±$51) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Kittery, 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, Kittery 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 256 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 Kittery
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittery | — | 38.9% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Rye | 6.1 mi | 44.3% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 9.7 mi | 50.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Harbor | 9.8 mi | 58.7% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| York | 11 mi | 56.6% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Hampton | 12 mi | 23.5% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Neddick | 12 mi | 89.6% (±26.3 points) | Higher |
| Hampton (community) | 12 mi | 48.9% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cape Neddick, ME (89.6%).
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 York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Waterboro | 50.3% (±31.7 points) |
| 12 | Hollis | 48.9% (±34.7 points) |
| 13 | Cornish | 48.8% (±27.2 points) |
| 14 | Limington | 46.3% (±39.0 points) |
| 15 | Sanford | 45.4% (±8.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Kittery include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kittery (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 Kittery
Are renters in Kittery rent-burdened?
38.9% of renting households in Kittery 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 Kittery spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kittery, ME spends 26.6% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery town, York County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery town, York County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery 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 Kittery town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:37270, 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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