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Housing Affordability in Van Buren, 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
- 28.4%
- Maine 28.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.7%
- Maine 48.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.8%
- Maine 21.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,114/mo
- Maine $1,729/mo
Van Buren 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 more12040.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more9920.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more10836.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.4%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $453/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren, ME | 28.4% | 40.7% | 20.8% | 27.4% |
| Aroostook County | 25.0% | 46.6% | 18.4% | 28.7% |
| Maine | 28.3% | 48.4% | 21.9% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Van Buren, ME?
- In Van Buren, ME, 28.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Van Buren compare with Maine?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Van Buren is 28.4%, compared with 28.3% for Maine as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates