What kinds of homes are in South Paris, ME?
South Paris, ME has 1,266 (±282) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 327 homes per square mile of land.
52.2% are detached single-family houses.
26.7% are in buildings of two to four units.
10.1% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,266 (±282)
- Detached houses
- 52.2%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 26.7%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 10.1%
Homes in South Paris by building size
| Building type | South Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 52.2% (±16.4 points) | 75.5% | 70.0% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 4.7% (±5.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 26.7% (±15.2 points) | 3.9% | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.0% (±7.4 points) | 2.0% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 5.1% (±6.4 points) | 3.2% | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 6.3% (±6.8 points) | 11.0% | 8.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In South Paris, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Oxford County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Paris
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Paris | — | 10.1% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Norway (community) | 2.7 mi | 4.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norway | 4.8 mi | 2.3% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford (community) | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 5.4 mi | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Paris | 7.0 mi | 5.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckfield | 7.8 mi | 3.3% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otisfield | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±3.6 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.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumford (community) | 18.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 2 | South Paris | 10.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Fryeburg (community) | 4.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mexico (community) | 4.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 5 | Norway (community) | 4.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Dixfield (community) | 3.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 | Oxford (community) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
South Paris is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Paris, whose figures include it.
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 Paris
How many homes are in South Paris?
South Paris, ME has an estimated 1,266 (±282) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in South Paris houses or apartments?
52.2% are detached houses and 4.7% attached houses, while 36.8% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Paris?
26.7% of homes in South Paris are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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) for South Paris CDP, Maine (place:71780, in state:23).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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