How many renters in Skowhegan, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.4% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Skowhegan, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.4% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.9% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Skowhegan
| Share of income spent on rent | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | 19.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±10.1 points) | 11.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±6.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.5% (±7.2 points) | 8.9% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.9% (±11.5 points) | 34.8% | 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.
Skowhegan against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Skowhegan | Somerset County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.4% (±13.6 points) | 43.7% (±7.1 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.9% (±11.5 points) | 34.8% (±6.4 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±3.8 points) | 27.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,260 (±$4,789) | $38,422 (±$3,388) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $875 (±$68) | $910 (±$45) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Skowhegan, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Skowhegan ranks 5 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 112 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 Skowhegan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | — | 58.4% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Norridgewock (community) | 5.2 mi | 47.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan | 6.5 mi | 24.3% (±30.2 points) | Lower |
| Cornville | 6.8 mi | 15.2% (±45.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 7.2 mi | 30.9% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Norridgewock | 7.4 mi | 53.4% (±42.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 8.1 mi | 42.8% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison (community) | 8.9 mi | 22.6% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Clinton | 9.8 mi | 79.4% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canaan, ME (24.3%), Madison, ME (30.9%), Madison (community), ME (22.6%).
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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Athens | 100.0% (±111.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Brighton Plantation | 100.0% (±136.3 points) |
| 3 | New Portland | 94.7% (±63.9 points) |
| 4 | St. Albans | 85.5% (±24.2 points) |
| 5 | Skowhegan | 58.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 6 | Jackman | 57.2% (±26.5 points) |
| 7 | Norridgewock | 53.4% (±42.7 points) |
| 8 | Pittsfield | 50.5% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Moscow | 47.2% (±54.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Palmyra | 47.2% (±33.6 points) |
| 11 | Starks | 45.5% (±78.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Skowhegan include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Skowhegan (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 Skowhegan
Are renters in Skowhegan rent-burdened?
58.4% of renting households in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan spend on rent?
The median renting household in Skowhegan, ME spends 32.9% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset 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 Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine (county subdivision:68910, in state:23 county:025).
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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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