What percentage of people rent in Cromwell, CT?
17.6% (±4.1 points) of the occupied homes in Cromwell, CT are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,014 renting households against 4,749 that own their home.
In Cromwell, the share of households that rent went from 23.8% in 2015–2019 to 17.6% in 2020–2024 (−6.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.6% (±4.1 points)
- Renting households
- 1,014 (±265)
- Median renter income
- $65,094 (±$13,686)
Who rents and who owns in Cromwell
| Cromwell | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | 24.2% (±1.2 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,014 (±265) | 17,932 (±900) | 481,018 (±4,678) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 4,749 (±301) | 56,136 (±1,061) | 952,989 (±5,585) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 1.8 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $65,094 (±$13,686) | $58,403 (±$5,185) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $122,163 (±$12,172) | $125,318 (±$3,903) | $125,125 (±$969) | $100,009 |
In Cromwell, the renter share is lower than in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (24.2%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Cromwell ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Cromwell has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.8% (±3.8 points) | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | −6.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 (±$134) | $1,628 (±$154) | +35.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $89,243 (±$7,072) | $110,596 (±$9,921) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Cromwell
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell | — | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Rocky Hill | 2.8 mi | 31.7% (±3.3 points) | Higher |
| Portland (community) | 3.5 mi | 23.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 3.9 mi | 16.1% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 4.7 mi | 47.1% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| Kensington | 5.6 mi | 15.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield | 5.9 mi | 19.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield (community) | 5.9 mi | 19.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 6.0 mi | 21.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rocky Hill, CT (31.7%), Middletown, CT (47.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middletown | 47.1% (±2.8 points) |
| 2 | Deep River | 30.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 3 | Chester | 26.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Westbrook | 24.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Essex | 21.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 | Cromwell | 17.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Portland | 16.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 8 | Clinton | 15.3% (±2.6 points) |
| 9 | Old Saybrook | 14.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 10 | East Hampton | 14.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 11 | Middlefield | 13.5% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 | Haddam | 13.3% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cromwell
How many renters are there in Cromwell?
Cromwell has an estimated 1,014 (±265) renting households, 17.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Cromwell?
In Cromwell, the share of households that rent went from 23.8% in 2015–2019 to 17.6% in 2020–2024 (−6.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Cromwell?
A renting household in Cromwell has 2.0 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Cromwell?
The median renting household in Cromwell, CT has an income of $65,094 (±$13,686) a year, against $122,163 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cromwell town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cromwell town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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