How many renters in Colchester, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Colchester, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.5% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Colchester
| Share of income spent on rent | Colchester | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±6.7 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±6.0 points) | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±9.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±13.2 points) | 13.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.5% (±12.7 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.
Colchester against Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Colchester | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±14.0 points) | 51.0% (±2.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.5% (±12.7 points) | 40.7% (±2.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±3.9 points) | 30.5% (±1.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,580 (±$23,859) | $49,626 (±$2,346) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,474 (±$153) | $1,365 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Colchester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (51.0%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Colchester ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 112 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 Colchester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | — | 44.4% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Moodus | 6.1 mi | 9.0% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| East Haddam | 6.1 mi | 26.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 6.5 mi | 32.1% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hampton (community) | 7.4 mi | 67.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 7.4 mi | 61.5% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 7.5 mi | 33.0% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough | 7.9 mi | 59.2% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hampton | 8.6 mi | 48.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moodus, CT (9.0%).
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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Norwich | 56.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 6 | Ledyard | 53.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 7 | New London | 53.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | Preston | 52.6% (±43.8 points) |
| 9 | Bozrah | 47.2% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Groton | 46.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Colchester | 44.4% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Waterford | 44.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 13 | Montville | 41.4% (±10.5 points) |
| 14 | Stonington | 36.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Lebanon | 33.0% (±36.3 points) |
| 16 | Salem | 32.1% (±46.2 points) |
| 17 | Sprague | 26.9% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Colchester include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Colchester (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 Colchester
Are renters in Colchester rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Colchester 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 Colchester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Colchester, CT spends 28.5% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colchester town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colchester town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colchester town, Southeastern Connecticut 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 Colchester town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:15910, in state:09 county:180).
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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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