How many renters in Mystic, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.1% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Mystic, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.1% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.7% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mystic
| Share of income spent on rent | Mystic | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±8.3 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.9% (±11.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.3% (±12.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±8.4 points) | 13.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±7.4 points) | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.7% (±9.9 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.
Mystic against Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Mystic | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.1% (±12.4 points) | 51.0% (±2.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.7% (±9.9 points) | 40.7% (±2.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.4% (±4.1 points) | 30.5% (±1.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $102,315 (±$15,709) | $49,626 (±$2,346) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,993 (±$529) | $1,365 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Mystic, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (51.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Mystic ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 98 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 Mystic
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic | — | 37.1% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Old Mystic | 2.5 mi | 14.2% (±17.3 points) | Lower |
| Noank | 2.5 mi | 37.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poquonock Bridge | 3.2 mi | 71.1% (±25.4 points) | Higher |
| Groton | 4.0 mi | 46.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) | 4.9 mi | 42.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pawcatuck | 5.3 mi | 39.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 6.0 mi | 47.5% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ledyard | 6.2 mi | 53.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Old Mystic, CT (14.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Poquonock Bridge, CT (71.1%).
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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 47.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 6 | Colchester (community) | 43.7% (±16.2 points) |
| 7 | Long Hill (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) | 42.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Waterford (community) | 40.1% (±19.1 points) |
| 9 | Pawcatuck | 39.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 10 | Noank | 37.5% (±32.9 points) |
| 11 | Mystic | 37.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | South Windham | 30.9% (±48.2 points) |
| 13 | Baltic | 29.3% (±15.8 points) |
| 14 | Old Mystic | 14.2% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | Gales Ferry | 0.0% (±123.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mystic is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Stonington, 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 Mystic
Are renters in Mystic rent-burdened?
37.1% of renting households in Mystic 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 Mystic spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mystic, CT spends 24.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic 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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