Dover-Foxcroft, ME Eviction Risk Score Penobscot County · Maine · Pop. 2,745
Dover-Foxcroft, ME sits at 5.1/10 — Moderate risk. 19.2% rent burden, 42.1% renters, ~80-day typical timeline.
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About eviction risk in Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Dover-Foxcroft, ME has an eviction risk score of 5.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Penobscot County and the state of Maine. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 19.2% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Dover-Foxcroft is $909/month. About 42.1% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.
Economic stress: poverty rate 20.9%, unemployment 4.7%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Penobscot County voted Republican by 8.3 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 5.1/10, Dover-Foxcroft is an elevated-risk environment. Tenant protections are stronger than the national median. Use proactive screening, document notices in writing, and understand your specific just-cause and rent-cap exposure before raising rent or terminating a tenancy.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford, ME | 8.6 mi | 626 | 5.2 |
| Brownville Junction, ME | 12.8 mi | 524 | 5.3 |
| Dexter, ME | 13.5 mi | 1,852 | 5.1 |
| Milo, ME | 13.6 mi | 1,347 | 5.1 |
| Corinna, ME | 19.6 mi | 711 | 5.1 |
| Greenville, ME | 24.9 mi | 840 | 4.7 |
| Hartland, ME | 25.1 mi | 561 | 4.5 |
| Newport, ME | 25.5 mi | 1,730 | 4.8 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- Maine Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Maine
- Penobscot County — compare every city in the county