How many renters in North Berwick, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.2% (±29.2 points) of renting households in North Berwick, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.2% (±29.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.5% (±26.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±9.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Berwick
| Share of income spent on rent | North Berwick | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 15.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.7% (±20.4 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±10.9 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±8.8 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±12.0 points) | 9.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.5% (±26.6 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.
North Berwick against York County, its state and the nation
| North Berwick | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.2% (±29.2 points) | 44.3% (±3.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.5% (±26.6 points) | 34.5% (±3.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±9.9 points) | 27.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,589 (±$19,260) | $55,270 (±$4,614) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,105 (±$116) | $1,339 (±$51) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In North Berwick, 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, North Berwick ranks 4 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 72 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 North Berwick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Berwick | — | 66.2% (±29.2 points) | — |
| Berwick | 4.8 mi | 50.6% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 5.1 mi | 45.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick (community) | 7.1 mi | 40.9% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 7.5 mi | 35.7% (±54.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wells | 7.9 mi | 42.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Berwick (community) | 8.5 mi | 55.7% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Berwick | 8.5 mi | 53.5% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somersworth | 8.7 mi | 56.3% (±12.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton | 100.0% (±44.8 points) |
| 2 | Alfred | 82.2% (±40.8 points) |
| 3 | Parsonsfield | 78.2% (±33.0 points) |
| 4 | North Berwick | 66.2% (±29.2 points) |
| 5 | York | 56.6% (±15.3 points) |
| 6 | Eliot | 55.1% (±25.6 points) |
| 7 | South Berwick | 53.5% (±25.9 points) |
| 8 | Old Orchard Beach | 50.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 9 | Berwick | 50.6% (±26.6 points) |
| 10 | Saco | 50.4% (±14.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for North Berwick include the places inside it that have pages of their own: North Berwick (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 North Berwick
Are renters in North Berwick rent-burdened?
66.2% of renting households in North Berwick 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 North Berwick spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Berwick, ME spends 36.7% (±9.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Berwick town, York County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Berwick town, York County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Berwick 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 North Berwick town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:50325, 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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Figures last updated on .
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