How many renters in Middlefield, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
85.4% (±29.5 points) of renting households in Middlefield, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 85.4% (±29.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 85.4% (±24.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Middlefield
| Share of income spent on rent | Middlefield | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.0% (±11.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.0% (±12.2 points) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.6% (±9.7 points) | 13.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 85.4% (±24.6 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.
Middlefield against Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Middlefield | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 85.4% (±29.5 points) | 49.6% (±3.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 85.4% (±24.6 points) | 40.7% (±3.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.8% (±1.5 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,046 (±$6,383) | $58,403 (±$5,185) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,454 (±$44) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Middlefield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (49.6%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Middlefield ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 3 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 Middlefield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield | — | 85.4% (±29.5 points) | — |
| Durham | 3.6 mi | 44.9% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Durham (community) | 3.6 mi | 57.7% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 4.0 mi | 47.7% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Meriden | 4.3 mi | 53.4% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Wallingford | 5.9 mi | 42.9% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Portland (community) | 6.7 mi | 49.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallingford Center | 6.8 mi | 40.8% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Berlin | 7.0 mi | 63.4% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middletown, CT (47.7%), Meriden, CT (53.4%), Wallingford, CT (42.9%).
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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlefield | 85.4% (±29.5 points) |
| 2 | Haddam | 63.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 3 | Old Saybrook | 61.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 | Cromwell | 61.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 5 | Deep River | 58.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Chester | 57.4% (±19.5 points) |
| 7 | Westbrook | 53.8% (±21.0 points) |
Showing 7 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Middlefield
Are renters in Middlefield rent-burdened?
85.4% of renting households in Middlefield 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 Middlefield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middlefield, CT spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlefield town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlefield town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlefield town, Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 Middlefield town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:47080, in state:09 county:130).
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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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