How many renters in Winthrop, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.8% (±21.9 points) of renting households in Winthrop, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.8% (±21.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±20.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±18.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Winthrop
| Share of income spent on rent | Winthrop | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.5% (±19.6 points) | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±16.7 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±15.2 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 14.7% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±9.0 points) | 10.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±20.0 points) | 38.5% | 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.
Winthrop against Kennebec County, its state and the nation
| Winthrop | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.8% (±21.9 points) | 48.8% (±4.7 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±20.0 points) | 38.5% (±4.1 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±18.7 points) | 29.6% (±1.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,826 (±$18,199) | $38,133 (±$3,207) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $892 (±$319) | $992 (±$43) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Winthrop, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kennebec County (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kennebec County, Winthrop ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 168 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 Winthrop
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | — | 50.8% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Readfield | 5.2 mi | 31.3% (±77.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 5.5 mi | 30.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 5.6 mi | 25.0% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth | 5.9 mi | 54.6% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Gardiner | 7.3 mi | 57.2% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hallowell | 7.3 mi | 37.1% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmingdale | 7.5 mi | 58.7% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leeds | 8.5 mi | 27.1% (±23.4 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 Kennebec County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pittston | 57.6% (±36.1 points) |
| 6 | West Gardiner | 57.2% (±40.2 points) |
| 7 | Winslow | 56.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 8 | Vassalboro | 54.8% (±28.9 points) |
| 9 | Monmouth | 54.6% (±35.1 points) |
| 10 | Rome | 54.1% (±43.9 points) |
| 11 | Winthrop | 50.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Waterville | 50.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Augusta | 49.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Fayette | 46.8% (±31.7 points) |
| 15 | Windsor | 46.2% (±30.6 points) |
| 16 | Albion | 46.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 17 | Gardiner | 44.5% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Kennebec County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Winthrop include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Winthrop (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 Winthrop
Are renters in Winthrop rent-burdened?
50.8% of renting households in Winthrop 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 Winthrop spend on rent?
The median renting household in Winthrop, ME spends 30.7% (±18.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winthrop town, Kennebec County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winthrop town, Kennebec County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winthrop town, Kennebec 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 Winthrop town, Kennebec County, Maine (county subdivision:86970, in state:23 county:011).
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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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