Madawaska CDP Maine Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Madawaska CDP Maine housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Madawaska CDP shows it has a Housing Units of 1,701 which is the second most housing units of all the places in the greater Madawaska CDP region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Madawaska CDP housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Housing Density of 321.5 which is the largest of all places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Madawaska CDP is considerably bigger. Also, compared with the state of Maine, housing density of 24.1, Madawaska CDP is considerably bigger.

In Figure 4, Madawaska CDP area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of -0.6% which is in the intermediate range of other places in the greater region. The place with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Washburn CDP which depicts a housing units of 6.4% ( substantially bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Madawaska CDP is about the same size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Maine, change in the housing units of 2.9%, Madawaska CDP is about the same size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Renter Percent of 39.4% which is the third most renter percent of all other places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 60.6% which is less than most other places in the local area.

Madawaska CDP Maine Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Madawaska CDP home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Madawaska CDP shows it has a Median Home Value of $109,000 which is the largest of all places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Madawaska CDP Maine metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Madawaska CDP shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $497 which is less than most other places in the local area. The place with the highest rental rates in the area is Limestone CDP which depicts a rental rates of $816 (64.2% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Madawaska CDP is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of Maine, rental rates of $853, Madawaska CDP is approximately half the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Madawaska CDP has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 less than most other places in the area at 39% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 45% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 5% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $700 which is the third most median ownership cost of all other places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Madawaska CDP metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 18% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 207% which is in the mid range of other places in the metropolitan area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,320 which is at the top of all other places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $481 which is more than all other places in the surrounding region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Madawaska CDP has the smallest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 18% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of owner cost less than $300 of all the other places in the surrounding region in terms of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 16% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 20% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Fort Kent CDP with 26%. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Madawaska CDP depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 20% which is the third most of all other places in the greater region. The place with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Van Buren CDP which indicates a cost as a percent of household income of 22% (9.7% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 15% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. The place with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Limestone CDP which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 21% (35.5% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Madawaska CDP has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct the second smallest as measured by rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other places in the local area at 6% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 15% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Van Buren CDP (16%), and #1 Eagle Lake CDP (37%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 22% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Madawaska CDP has the largest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 19% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $1,846 which is the largest of all places in the metropolitan area. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Madawaska CDP is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Maine, median real estate taxes paid of $2,585, Madawaska CDP is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Madawaska CDP Maine. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Madawaska CDP has the percentage of pay extra for utilities the second smallest in terms of pay extra for utilities of all the other places in the greater region at 29% of the total.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Madawaska CDP Maine has the largest proportion of rent less than 300 dollars at 43% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other places in the local area when ranked by rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 27% of the total.

Madawaska CDP Maine Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Madawaska CDP has the largest proportion of with mortgage at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest as measured by with mortgage of all the other places in the surrounding region as measured by both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 26% of the total.

Madawaska CDP Maine Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.7 which is less than most other places in the local area. The place with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Van Buren CDP which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.1 (14.5% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Madawaska CDP is about 24.7% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Maine, family members per housing unit of 3.0, Madawaska CDP is about 10.8% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.0 which is the second smallest as measured by average number of rooms in a house of all the other places in the area. The place with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Limestone CDP which indicates an average number of rooms in a house of 5.7 (14.0% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1969 which is the second most year built of all the places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. The place with the highest year built in the area is Eagle Lake CDP which shows a year built of 1970 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 2% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 8% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 545 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Caribou with 1,175.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 10 to 19 units at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $151,600 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $132,900 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $126,000 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $96,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Van Buren CDP with $135,700. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $90,900 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Van Buren CDP with $93,000. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $80,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Limestone CDP ($80,500), and #1 Caribou ($82,300) are larger. Next it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $57,700 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Madawaska CDP residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.1 which is the second smallest as measured by homeowner household size of all the other places in the greater region. The place with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Washburn CDP which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.6 (24.1% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 1.6 which is the second smallest in terms of renter household size of all the other places in the greater region. The place with the highest renter household size in the area is Limestone CDP which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.3 (41.0% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2017 or later at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 35% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Caribou with 39%. Third, it has the second smallest when sorted by owners moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the metropolitan area in order of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 11% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Madawaska CDP has the percentage of renters moved in 2017 or later in the mid range of other places in the metropolitan area at 30% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 25% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 1999 which is the third most median year that a home owner moved in of all other places in the greater Madawaska CDP region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Madawaska CDP depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2013 which is the second most of all the places in the metropolitan area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 4% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home using electricity at 79% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest when sorted by homes using natural gas of all the other places in the greater region in order of homes using coal or coke at 7% of the total. In addition, it has in the center range of other places in the metro area when ranked by homes using solar energy at 3% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Madawaska CDP housing department, Maine department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Madawaska CDP shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 111 which is in the middle range of other places in the metropolitan area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Madawaska CDP residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Madawaska CDP has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.