How many renters in Lisbon, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Lisbon, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.6% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lisbon
| Share of income spent on rent | Lisbon | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±11.0 points) | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±10.0 points) | 11.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±9.7 points) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±12.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.8% (±10.3 points) | 10.0% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.6% (±12.9 points) | 41.4% | 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.
Lisbon against Androscoggin County, its state and the nation
| Lisbon | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±16.5 points) | 51.4% (±4.2 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.6% (±12.9 points) | 41.4% (±3.7 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±5.4 points) | 30.7% (±1.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,946 (±$42,156) | $35,373 (±$2,462) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $979 (±$286) | $1,010 (±$34) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Lisbon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (51.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Androscoggin County, Lisbon ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 228 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 Lisbon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | — | 43.4% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Durham | 5.1 mi | 25.0% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sabattus | 5.2 mi | 38.7% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowdoin | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewiston | 6.7 mi | 51.7% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham | 7.2 mi | 40.3% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham (community) | 8.9 mi | 37.6% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wales | 9.1 mi | 83.3% (±45.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pownal | 9.5 mi | 78.9% (±38.1 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 Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Livermore | 75.0% (±84.5 points) |
| 3 | Poland | 61.5% (±27.6 points) |
| 4 | Greene | 54.8% (±34.4 points) |
| 5 | Auburn | 53.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 6 | Lewiston | 51.7% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 | Livermore Falls | 47.7% (±19.0 points) |
| 8 | Lisbon | 43.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 9 | Mechanic Falls | 42.8% (±28.3 points) |
| 10 | Turner | 41.9% (±41.9 points) |
| 11 | Sabattus | 38.7% (±51.2 points) |
| 12 | Minot | 35.7% (±73.1 points) |
| 13 | Leeds | 27.1% (±23.4 points) |
| 14 | Durham | 25.0% (±45.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Androscoggin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lisbon include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lisbon (community), Lisbon Falls.
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 Lisbon
Are renters in Lisbon rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Lisbon 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 Lisbon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lisbon, ME spends 27.4% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lisbon town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lisbon town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lisbon town, Androscoggin 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 Lisbon town, Androscoggin County, Maine (county subdivision:40035, in state:23 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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