How many renters in South Portland, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±8.3 points) of renting households in South Portland, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Portland
| Share of income spent on rent | South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±3.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±3.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±2.9 points) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±3.1 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.3% (±5.7 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±6.1 points) | 39.5% | 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 Portland against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±8.3 points) | 49.9% (±2.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±6.1 points) | 39.5% (±2.5 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,729 (±$4,704) | $59,461 (±$1,974) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812 (±$97) | $1,589 (±$36) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In South Portland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, South Portland ranks 9 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 134 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 Portland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | — | 55.6% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Oak Hill | 3.7 mi | 46.8% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scarborough | 4.8 mi | 51.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 5.0 mi | 51.3% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Elizabeth | 6.1 mi | 30.1% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
| Westbrook | 6.2 mi | 46.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.5 mi | 33.2% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Dunstan | 6.6 mi | 71.7% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island | 7.3 mi | 88.9% (±99.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cape Elizabeth, ME (30.1%), Falmouth (community), ME (33.2%).
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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pownal | 78.9% (±38.1 points) |
| 4 | Freeport | 62.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 5 | Naples | 60.0% (±34.1 points) |
| 6 | Standish | 57.4% (±24.5 points) |
| 7 | Brunswick | 56.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Gray | 56.3% (±32.1 points) |
| 9 | South Portland | 55.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Sebago | 53.2% (±28.9 points) |
| 11 | Scarborough | 51.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 12 | Portland | 51.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 13 | Yarmouth | 51.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 14 | Cumberland | 47.1% (±29.7 points) |
| 15 | Westbrook | 46.0% (±9.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Portland
Are renters in South Portland rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in South Portland 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 Portland spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Portland, ME spends 31.5% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
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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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