RANKING · 2024 ACS · 34 SHOWN OF 34

Most owner cost-burdened, Maine cities

Maine cities ranked by the share of owner households spending 30% or more of income on housing costs (2023 ACS). This list covers the 34 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPOWNER COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2000

01Kittery, MEME5,11036.3%–

02Yarmouth, MEME6,28935.6%–

03Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24435.4%–

04Winslow, MEME5,87332.4%–

05Sanford, MEME22,66331.1%–

06Skowhegan, MEME6,66229.8%–

07Biddeford, MEME22,39927.8%–

08Augusta, MEME19,15525.6%–

09Bath, MEME8,83525.5%–

10Portland, MEME69,91125.3%–

11Topsham, MEME7,27125.2%–

12Saco, MEME21,15924.2%–

13Lewiston, MEME38,86623.7%–

14Rockland, MEME7,14223.5%–

15Ellsworth, MEME8,86223.0%–

16Bangor, MEME32,51822.5%–

17Westbrook, MEME21,56522.2%–

18South Portland, MEME27,00721.9%–

19Old, MEME7,58921.6%–

20Kennebunk, MEME6,22121.5%–

21Belfast, MEME6,98821.5%–

22Auburn, MEME25,44121.2%–

23Oak Hill, MEME5,63121.1%–

24Houlton, MEME5,08220.9%–

25Brewer, MEME9,63620.8%–

26Brunswick, MEME17,65220.3%–

27Presque Isle, MEME8,69419.9%–

28North Windham, MEME5,41719.2%–

29Gardiner, MEME6,20617.2%–

30Gorham, MEME7,59316.0%–

31Waterville, MEME17,57913.1%–

32Caribou, MEME7,32111.6%–

33Hampden, MEME5,16110.1%–

34Orono, MEME11,1519.8%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES