How many renters in Manchester (community), CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.9% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Manchester (community), CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.9% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manchester (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Manchester (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±4.6 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±5.5 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±4.3 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±6.7 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.
Manchester (community) against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Manchester (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.9% (±8.0 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±6.7 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.9 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,849 (±$7,387) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,384 (±$66) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Manchester (community), 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, Manchester (community) ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 127.
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 Manchester (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (community) | — | 55.9% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Bolton | 4.4 mi | 39.8% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hartford | 4.7 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hartford (community) | 4.7 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Windsor | 5.0 mi | 49.9% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 5.1 mi | 39.3% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Glastonbury | 6.3 mi | 54.9% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glastonbury Center | 6.8 mi | 60.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 7.0 mi | 39.1% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vernon, CT (39.3%), Rockville, CT (39.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hazardville | 66.1% (±24.6 points) |
| 7 | Blue Hills | 65.7% (±53.7 points) |
| 8 | Kensington | 64.1% (±24.2 points) |
| 9 | Collinsville | 64.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 10 | Glastonbury Center | 60.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 11 | Windsor Locks (community) | 58.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | Manchester (community) | 55.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | Thompsonville | 54.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | East Hartford (community) | 53.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Wethersfield (community) | 48.6% (±13.0 points) |
| 16 | Plantsville | 47.6% (±37.3 points) |
| 17 | Weatogue | 47.4% (±27.6 points) |
| 18 | Stafford Springs | 43.2% (±14.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Manchester (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Manchester, whose figures include it.
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 Manchester (community)
Are renters in Manchester (community) rent-burdened?
55.9% of renting households in Manchester (community) 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 Manchester (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manchester (community), CT spends 32.6% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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