How many renters in Van Buren, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.7% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Van Buren, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.7% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Van Buren
| Share of income spent on rent | Van Buren | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±8.7 points) | 16.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.1% (±15.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.6% (±9.2 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 11.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±13.4 points) | 35.4% | 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.
Van Buren against Aroostook County, its state and the nation
| Van Buren | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.7% (±13.9 points) | 46.7% (±5.1 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±13.4 points) | 35.4% (±4.6 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±4.1 points) | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $31,504 (±$4,288) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$141) | $784 (±$37) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Van Buren, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Aroostook County (46.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Aroostook County, Van Buren ranks 26 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 247 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 Van Buren
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren | — | 40.7% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Grand Isle | 8.0 mi | 75.5% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin | 9.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stockholm | 9.4 mi | 57.1% (±85.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caswell | 13 mi | 12.2% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madawaska | 14 mi | 60.0% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Sweden | 15 mi | 15.8% (±67.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Agatha | 15 mi | 35.5% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westmanland | 18 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Ludlow | 45.5% (±87.8 points) |
| 21 | Hodgdon | 45.4% (±31.7 points) |
| 22 | Caribou | 45.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 23 | St. Francis | 44.9% (±47.4 points) |
| 24 | Portage Lake | 41.7% (±92.7 points) |
| 25 | Easton | 41.2% (±38.5 points) |
| 26 | Van Buren | 40.7% (±13.9 points) |
| 27 | Bridgewater | 38.9% (±54.7 points) |
| 28 | Monticello | 37.5% (±61.3 points) |
| 29 | St. Agatha | 35.5% (±24.5 points) |
| 30 | New Limerick | 33.4% (±31.9 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Eagle Lake | 33.3% (±20.4 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Perham | 33.3% (±114.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Aroostook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Van Buren include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Van Buren (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 Van Buren
Are renters in Van Buren rent-burdened?
40.7% of renting households in Van Buren 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 Van Buren spend on rent?
The median renting household in Van Buren, ME spends 27.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren town, Aroostook 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 Van Buren town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:78570, in state:23 county:003).
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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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