How many renters in Milford, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.3% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Milford, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.3% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.3% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Milford
| Share of income spent on rent | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±6.2 points) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±4.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.3% (±7.4 points) | 44.5% | 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.
Milford against South Central Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.3% (±8.5 points) | 53.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.3% (±7.4 points) | 44.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±3.1 points) | 31.9% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,307 (±$10,750) | $50,418 (±$1,775) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,882 (±$80) | $1,525 (±$24) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Milford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from South Central Connecticut Planning Region (53.5%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Milford ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 76 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 Milford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | — | 51.3% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Oronoque | 3.5 mi | 84.5% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford | 3.7 mi | 59.3% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford Downtown | 3.9 mi | 94.3% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Orange | 4.5 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange (community) | 4.5 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lordship | 5.7 mi | 43.8% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Haven | 5.8 mi | 53.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull Center | 6.5 mi | 61.8% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stratford Downtown, CT (94.3%).
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbridge | 71.1% (±27.1 points) |
| 2 | Orange | 64.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 | East Haven | 58.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | New Haven | 56.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Meriden | 53.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | West Haven | 53.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Milford | 51.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | Hamden | 50.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Branford | 50.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | Guilford | 47.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 11 | North Haven | 45.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 12 | Madison | 44.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 13 | Wallingford | 42.9% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut 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 Milford
Are renters in Milford rent-burdened?
51.3% of renting households in Milford 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 Milford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Milford, CT spends 30.6% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford town, South Central Connecticut 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 Milford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:47535, in state:09 county:170).
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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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