How many renters in Yarmouth, ME pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Yarmouth, ME spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Yarmouth
| Share of income spent on rent | Yarmouth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.4% (±5.5 points) | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±10.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±12.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±11.2 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.0% (±11.1 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.4 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.
Yarmouth against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Yarmouth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±17.4 points) | 49.9% (±2.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.4 points) | 39.5% (±2.5 points) | 37.9% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±4.3 points) | 30.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,932 (±$10,621) | $59,461 (±$1,974) | $44,257 (±$1,278) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,693 (±$191) | $1,589 (±$36) | $1,139 (±$13) | $1,413 |
In Yarmouth, 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, Yarmouth ranks 13 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 166 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 Yarmouth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | — | 51.0% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Cumberland Center | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±136.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 4.7 mi | 47.1% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth Foreside | 4.9 mi | 43.0% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 5.1 mi | 62.0% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chebeague Island | 5.2 mi | 93.8% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Freeport (community) | 5.5 mi | 57.7% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Yarmouth | 5.8 mi | 38.8% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.2 mi | 33.2% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chebeague Island, ME (93.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Falmouth | 41.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | Casco | 39.7% (±22.0 points) |
| 18 | North Yarmouth | 38.8% (±40.3 points) |
| 19 | Raymond | 38.3% (±34.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Yarmouth include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Yarmouth (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 Yarmouth
Are renters in Yarmouth rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Yarmouth, ME spends 30.3% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yarmouth town, Cumberland 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 Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:87845, in state:23 county:005).
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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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