How many renters in New Haven, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.7% (±2.9 points) of renting households in New Haven, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.7% (±2.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Haven
| Share of income spent on rent | New Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±1.4 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±2.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±1.6 points) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±2.6 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.
New Haven against South Central Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| New Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.7% (±2.9 points) | 53.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±2.6 points) | 44.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±1.3 points) | 31.9% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,462 (±$2,840) | $50,418 (±$1,775) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 (±$33) | $1,525 (±$24) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In New Haven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from South Central Connecticut Planning Region (53.5%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, New Haven ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 45 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 Haven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | — | 56.7% (±2.9 points) | — |
| West Haven | 3.5 mi | 53.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Haven | 3.6 mi | 58.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Haven (community) | 3.6 mi | 58.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange | 5.5 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange (community) | 5.5 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 5.5 mi | 71.1% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamden | 6.0 mi | 50.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Haven | 6.0 mi | 45.2% (±13.6 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 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) |
Showing 10 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 New Haven
Are renters in New Haven rent-burdened?
56.7% of renting households in New Haven 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 Haven spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Haven, CT spends 33.5% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven 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 New Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:52070, 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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