How many renters in Putnam, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.7% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Putnam, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.7% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.0% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Putnam
| Share of income spent on rent | Putnam | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±7.8 points) | 17.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±8.4 points) | 13.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±6.0 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.7% (±6.9 points) | 16.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | 10.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.0% (±9.7 points) | 30.0% | 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.
Putnam against Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Putnam | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.7% (±10.0 points) | 40.9% (±5.4 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.0% (±9.7 points) | 30.0% (±4.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±2.7 points) | 27.2% (±1.3 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,170 (±$16,288) | $51,311 (±$6,154) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,149 (±$44) | $1,155 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Putnam, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (40.9%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Putnam ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 137 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 Putnam
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam | — | 37.7% (±10.0 points) | — |
| South Woodstock | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±20.9 points) | Lower |
| Killingly | 5.5 mi | 42.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Grosvenor Dale | 5.7 mi | 59.9% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson | 5.7 mi | 54.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pomfret | 5.9 mi | 61.9% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quinebaug | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±113.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brooklyn | 8.2 mi | 51.5% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 8.8 mi | 22.2% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Woodstock, CT (0.0%).
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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Voluntown | 43.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 7 | Eastford | 42.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 8 | Killingly | 42.8% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 | Canterbury | 40.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 10 | Plainfield | 39.9% (±11.2 points) |
| 11 | Brooklyn | 38.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 12 | Putnam | 37.7% (±10.0 points) |
| 13 | Chaplin | 33.6% (±33.6 points) |
| 14 | Sterling | 32.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Woodstock | 22.2% (±17.1 points) |
| 16 | Scotland | 0.0% (±78.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Putnam include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Putnam (community).
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 Putnam
Are renters in Putnam rent-burdened?
37.7% of renting households in Putnam 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 Putnam spend on rent?
The median renting household in Putnam, CT spends 26.7% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Putnam town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Putnam town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Putnam town, Northeastern 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 Putnam town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:62710, in state:09 county:150).
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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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