How many renters in Chester, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±19.5 points) of renting households in Chester, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.9% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chester
| Share of income spent on rent | Chester | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±12.2 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.0% (±7.4 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±12.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.3% (±6.5 points) | 13.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±8.1 points) | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.9% (±17.7 points) | 40.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Chester against Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Chester | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±19.5 points) | 49.6% (±3.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.9% (±17.7 points) | 40.7% (±3.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±11.3 points) | 29.8% (±1.5 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,583 (±$27,183) | $58,403 (±$5,185) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,549 (±$247) | $1,454 (±$44) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Chester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (49.6%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Chester ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Chester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | — | 57.4% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Deep River | 3.1 mi | 58.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deep River Center | 3.3 mi | 56.8% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Killingworth | 5.4 mi | 45.2% (±81.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 5.7 mi | 38.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haddam | 5.7 mi | 63.1% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Village | 6.2 mi | 24.0% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Higganum | 6.6 mi | 36.5% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Haddam | 6.7 mi | 26.0% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Haddam, CT (26.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlefield | 85.4% (±29.5 points) |
| 2 | Haddam | 63.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 3 | Old Saybrook | 61.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 | Cromwell | 61.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 5 | Deep River | 58.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Chester | 57.4% (±19.5 points) |
| 7 | Westbrook | 53.8% (±21.0 points) |
| 8 | Old Lyme | 51.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 9 | East Hampton | 48.7% (±15.5 points) |
| 10 | Portland | 48.1% (±20.8 points) |
| 11 | Middletown | 47.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 12 | Killingworth | 45.2% (±81.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Chester include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Chester Center.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chester
Are renters in Chester rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Chester pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Chester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chester, CT spends 34.3% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Chester town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:14300, in state:09 county:130).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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