How many renters in Southwest Harbor, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Southwest Harbor, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.4% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±18.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Southwest Harbor
| Share of income spent on rent | Southwest Harbor | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±10.5 points) | 15.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±12.6 points) | 16.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±11.1 points) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±10.4 points) | 8.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±13.7 points) | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±18.4 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Southwest Harbor against Hancock County, its state and the nation
| Southwest Harbor | Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±22.9 points) | 50.9% (±7.8 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±18.4 points) | 39.3% (±6.8 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±8.1 points) | 30.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,593 (±$8,895) | $40,571 (±$5,495) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $959 (±$50) | $1,061 (±$71) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Southwest Harbor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hancock County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hancock County, Southwest Harbor ranks 14 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 174 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 Southwest Harbor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Harbor | — | 50.4% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Cranberry Isles | 4.3 mi | 71.4% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Desert | 5.3 mi | 33.9% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tremont | 7.2 mi | 32.1% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bar Harbor (community) | 9.9 mi | 41.3% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bar Harbor | 10.0 mi | 41.6% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Harbor | 11 mi | 66.7% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swans Island | 11 mi | 40.0% (±95.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklin | 12 mi | 29.5% (±22.0 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 Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Winter Harbor | 66.7% (±46.5 points) |
| 9 | Surry | 65.8% (±41.5 points) |
| 10 | Ellsworth | 62.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 11 | Castine | 60.3% (±51.7 points) |
| 12 | Mariaville | 58.4% (±28.3 points) |
| 13 | Brooksville | 52.9% (±50.7 points) |
| 14 | Southwest Harbor | 50.4% (±22.9 points) |
| 15 | Trenton | 50.3% (±25.9 points) |
| 16 | Amherst | 50.0% (±111.5 points) |
| 17 | Bucksport | 48.9% (±27.5 points) |
| 18 | Sedgwick | 47.1% (±58.6 points) |
| 19 | Orland | 44.9% (±28.5 points) |
| 20 | Hancock | 42.0% (±26.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Hancock 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 Southwest Harbor
Are renters in Southwest Harbor rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in Southwest Harbor 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 Southwest Harbor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Southwest Harbor, ME spends 30.2% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Harbor town, Hancock County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Harbor town, Hancock County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Harbor town, Hancock 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 Southwest Harbor town, Hancock County, Maine (county subdivision:72865, in state:23 county:009).
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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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