How many renters in Clinton, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.5% (±13.2 points) of renting households in Clinton, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.5% (±13.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clinton
| Share of income spent on rent | Clinton | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.8% (±8.8 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±8.0 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±7.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.1% (±8.6 points) | 13.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±13.1 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.
Clinton against Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Clinton | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.5% (±13.2 points) | 49.6% (±3.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±13.1 points) | 40.7% (±3.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±6.8 points) | 29.8% (±1.5 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,393 (±$22,415) | $58,403 (±$5,185) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,395 (±$105) | $1,454 (±$44) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Clinton, 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, Clinton ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 116 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 Clinton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | — | 43.5% (±13.2 points) | — |
| Westbrook | 2.8 mi | 53.8% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Center | 3.9 mi | 41.6% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook Center | 4.7 mi | 54.4% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deep River | 5.7 mi | 58.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 6.0 mi | 44.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Killingworth | 6.0 mi | 45.2% (±81.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saybrook Manor | 6.5 mi | 69.9% (±50.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 7.1 mi | 38.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Durham | 44.9% (±33.7 points) |
| 14 | Clinton | 43.5% (±13.2 points) |
| 15 | Essex | 38.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 16 | Lyme | 32.8% (±35.0 points) |
| 17 | East Haddam | 26.0% (±18.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Clinton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Clinton (community).
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 Clinton
Are renters in Clinton rent-burdened?
43.5% of renting households in Clinton 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 Clinton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clinton, CT spends 28.3% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clinton town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clinton town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clinton 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 Clinton town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:15350, 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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