How many renters in New Fairfield, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.2% (±20.8 points) of renting households in New Fairfield, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.2% (±20.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±8.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Fairfield
| Share of income spent on rent | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±13.1 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±18.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.6% (±14.2 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±11.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±17.7 points) | 43.4% | 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.
New Fairfield against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.2% (±20.8 points) | 52.7% (±2.0 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±17.7 points) | 43.4% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±8.5 points) | 31.5% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $101,823 (±$12,169) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,896 (±$280) | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In New Fairfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, New Fairfield ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 117 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 New Fairfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield | — | 43.2% (±20.8 points) | — |
| Putnam Lake | 3.3 mi | 58.3% (±60.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield | 4.8 mi | 35.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Patterson | 5.2 mi | 66.8% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danbury | 5.7 mi | 51.9% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman | 6.9 mi | 79.2% (±48.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 7.1 mi | 47.8% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster Hill | 7.4 mi | 100.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Southeast | 7.7 mi | 55.7% (±12.3 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stamford | 52.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 12 | Norwalk | 52.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | Danbury | 51.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 | Westport | 51.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 15 | Bethel | 51.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 16 | Bridgewater | 47.8% (±30.4 points) |
| 17 | New Fairfield | 43.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 18 | Brookfield | 35.9% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for New Fairfield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Ball Pond, Inglenook.
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 New Fairfield
Are renters in New Fairfield rent-burdened?
43.2% of renting households in New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Fairfield, CT spends 24.0% (±8.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Fairfield town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Fairfield town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Fairfield town, Western 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 New Fairfield town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:50860, in state:09 county:190).
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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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