How many renters in Glastonbury, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.9% (±10.5 points) of renting households in Glastonbury, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.9% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glastonbury
| Share of income spent on rent | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±7.6 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±5.9 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±6.4 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±8.3 points) | 43.2% | 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.
Glastonbury against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.9% (±10.5 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±8.3 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±3.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,227 (±$25,374) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,700 (±$138) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Glastonbury, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Glastonbury ranks 14 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 53 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 Glastonbury
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury | — | 54.9% (±10.5 points) | — |
| East Hartford | 5.5 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hartford (community) | 5.5 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 5.9 mi | 48.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield | 6.1 mi | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield (community) | 6.1 mi | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Hill | 6.2 mi | 33.7% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Manchester (community) | 6.3 mi | 55.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough | 6.4 mi | 59.2% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rocky Hill, CT (33.7%).
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 Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Canton | 60.0% (±24.4 points) |
| 9 | Hartford | 59.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 10 | Marlborough | 59.2% (±36.9 points) |
| 11 | Avon | 58.6% (±13.3 points) |
| 12 | Windsor Locks | 58.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | New Britain | 55.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 14 | Glastonbury | 54.9% (±10.5 points) |
| 15 | East Granby | 54.1% (±31.7 points) |
| 16 | East Hartford | 53.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 17 | Bloomfield | 52.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 | Somers | 51.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 19 | Farmington | 51.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Suffield | 50.9% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Glastonbury include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury
Are renters in Glastonbury rent-burdened?
54.9% of renting households in Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glastonbury, CT spends 31.8% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glastonbury town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glastonbury town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glastonbury town, Capitol 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 Glastonbury town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:31240, in state:09 county:110).
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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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