How many renters in Litchfield, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.7% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Litchfield, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.7% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.9% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Litchfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±4.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±6.7 points) | 15.0% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±6.1 points) | 16.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.8% (±10.0 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.8% (±12.8 points) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.9% (±7.8 points) | 36.8% | 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.
Litchfield against Northwest Hills Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.7% (±15.0 points) | 44.1% (±4.4 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.9% (±7.8 points) | 36.8% (±4.1 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±2.7 points) | 27.5% (±1.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,092 (±$7,071) | $53,459 (±$3,980) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,076 (±$198) | $1,193 (±$33) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Litchfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northwest Hills Planning Region, Litchfield ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 103 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 Litchfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | — | 45.7% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Morris | 3.3 mi | 57.1% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwinton | 6.3 mi | 30.8% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Village | 6.7 mi | 60.2% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwinton | 7.0 mi | 27.8% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Torrington | 7.2 mi | 48.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomaston (community) | 7.2 mi | 58.4% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomaston | 7.2 mi | 57.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 7.3 mi | 69.7% (±28.1 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Morris | 57.1% (±40.3 points) |
| 5 | Warren | 55.1% (±40.1 points) |
| 6 | Winchester | 48.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 7 | Torrington | 48.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Cornwall | 46.8% (±28.6 points) |
| 9 | Burlington | 46.0% (±27.5 points) |
| 10 | Litchfield | 45.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 11 | Colebrook | 42.2% (±36.4 points) |
| 12 | New Hartford | 34.7% (±33.7 points) |
| 13 | Goshen | 31.8% (±44.1 points) |
| 14 | Barkhamsted | 28.8% (±42.9 points) |
| 15 | Harwinton | 27.8% (±25.7 points) |
| 16 | Norfolk | 27.4% (±15.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Northwest Hills Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Litchfield
Are renters in Litchfield rent-burdened?
45.7% of renting households in Litchfield 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 Litchfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Litchfield, CT spends 29.0% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
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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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