How many renters in South Berwick, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±25.9 points) of renting households in South Berwick, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±25.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±21.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±10.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Berwick
| Share of income spent on rent | South Berwick | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±7.3 points) | 15.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.2% (±14.4 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.4% (±4.3 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±12.8 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.1% (±14.0 points) | 9.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±21.8 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.
South Berwick against York County, its state and the nation
| South Berwick | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±25.9 points) | 44.3% (±3.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±21.8 points) | 34.5% (±3.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±10.3 points) | 27.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,779 (±$27,221) | $55,270 (±$4,614) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,726 (±$83) | $1,339 (±$51) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In South 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, South Berwick ranks 7 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 150 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 South Berwick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berwick | — | 53.5% (±25.9 points) | — |
| Rollinsford | 4.6 mi | 40.0% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick (community) | 4.7 mi | 64.8% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eliot | 5.9 mi | 55.1% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick (community) | 6.2 mi | 40.9% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick | 6.5 mi | 50.6% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Eliot | 6.9 mi | 64.3% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somersworth | 7.0 mi | 56.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 7.3 mi | 48.6% (±6.3 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) |
| 11 | Waterboro | 50.3% (±31.7 points) |
| 12 | Hollis | 48.9% (±34.7 points) |
| 13 | Cornish | 48.8% (±27.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for South Berwick include the places inside it that have pages of their own: South 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 South Berwick
Are renters in South Berwick rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in South 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 South Berwick spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Berwick, ME spends 31.3% (±10.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick town, York County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Berwick town, York County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South 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 South Berwick town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:70030, 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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