What percentage of people rent in Waterford, ME?
11.8% (±5.0 points) of the occupied homes in Waterford, ME are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 69 renting households against 515 that own their home.
In Waterford, the share of households that rent went from 13.2% in 2015–2019 to 11.8% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 11.8% (±5.0 points)
- Renting households
- 69 (±32)
Who rents and who owns in Waterford
| Waterford | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 19.4% (±1.8 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 69 (±32) | 4,679 (±448) | 153,586 (±2,467) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 515 (±54) | 19,461 (±592) | 443,573 (±3,445) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.6) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $31,503 (±$2,402) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,645 (±$17,688) | $70,314 (±$3,182) | $88,635 (±$995) | $100,009 |
In Waterford, the renter share is lower than in Oxford County (19.4%).
It is also lower than in Maine (25.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Oxford County, Waterford ranks 16 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 292 of 482.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Waterford has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.2% (±5.1 points) | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | −1.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $809 (±$128) | $870 (±$405) | +7.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,018 (±$7,686) | $66,071 (±$16,508) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Waterford
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | — | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Norway | 5.8 mi | 29.5% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Sweden | 6.9 mi | 7.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison | 7.7 mi | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norway (community) | 8.1 mi | 40.1% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Lovell | 8.1 mi | 11.1% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stoneham | 8.7 mi | 10.2% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgton (community) | 8.7 mi | 18.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 10 mi | 31.1% (±14.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norway, ME (29.5%), Norway (community), ME (40.1%), Greenwood, ME (31.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fryeburg | 17.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 | Bethel | 17.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 12 | Hiram | 16.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 13 | Dixfield | 14.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 14 | Porter | 12.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Brownfield | 12.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 16 | Waterford | 11.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 17 | Oxford | 11.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 18 | Lovell | 11.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 19 | Newry | 10.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 20 | Stoneham | 10.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 21 | Peru | 9.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 22 | Sumner | 8.9% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Oxford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waterford
How many renters are there in Waterford?
Waterford has an estimated 69 (±32) renting households, 11.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Waterford?
In Waterford, the share of households that rent went from 13.2% in 2015–2019 to 11.8% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Waterford?
A renting household in Waterford has 1.9 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:80635, in state:23 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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