How many renters in Orono, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Orono, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Orono
| Share of income spent on rent | Orono | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±2.9 points) | 10.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.0% (±2.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±5.5 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.2% (±8.6 points) | 13.6% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±6.3 points) | 10.1% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±8.9 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Orono against Penobscot County, its state and the nation
| Orono | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±10.9 points) | 50.4% (±4.0 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±8.9 points) | 40.3% (±3.4 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±3.4 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,405 (±$4,158) | $38,518 (±$2,423) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,255 (±$112) | $1,041 (±$28) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Orono, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Penobscot County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Penobscot County, Orono ranks 16 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 114 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 Orono
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono | — | 58.1% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Veazie (community) | 2.7 mi | 55.3% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Veazie | 2.7 mi | 55.3% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 4.4 mi | 51.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Town | 5.0 mi | 50.3% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenburn | 5.3 mi | 72.8% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brewer | 6.7 mi | 55.7% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford (community) | 7.4 mi | 61.9% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eddington | 8.2 mi | 29.3% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eddington, ME (29.3%).
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 Penobscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Etna | 66.7% (±93.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Lagrange | 66.7% (±26.5 points) |
| 12 | Dexter | 65.2% (±18.5 points) |
| 13 | Lincoln | 61.3% (±27.6 points) |
| 14 | Stacyville | 60.0% (±78.2 points) |
| 15 | Enfield | 58.3% (±62.5 points) |
| 16 | Orono | 58.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 17 | Greenbush | 56.7% (±42.2 points) |
| 18 | Carmel | 56.4% (±35.0 points) |
| 19 | Patten | 56.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 20 | Brewer | 55.7% (±15.9 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Milford | 55.6% (±44.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Plymouth | 55.6% (±106.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Penobscot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Orono include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Orono (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 Orono
Are renters in Orono rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Orono 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 Orono spend on rent?
The median renting household in Orono, ME spends 33.2% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono town, Penobscot County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono town, Penobscot County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono town, Penobscot 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 Orono town, Penobscot County, Maine (county subdivision:55565, in state:23 county:019).
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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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