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Housing Affordability in Danforth, ME

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
44.5%
Maine 28.3%
Renters paying 30%+
11.5%
Maine 48.4%
Homeowners paying 30%+
49.2%
Maine 21.9%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,491/mo
Maine $1,729/mo

Danforth has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more311.5%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more9149.2%
  • Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 18.3%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 32.4%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $410/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.0

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Danforth, ME44.5%11.5%49.2%18.3%
Washington County26.3%52.2%20.9%30.8%
Maine28.3%48.4%21.9%29.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Danforth, ME?
In Danforth, ME, 44.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Danforth compare with Maine?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Danforth is 44.5%, compared with 28.3% for Maine as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates

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