How many renters in Riverside, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±17.5 points) of renting households in Riverside, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±17.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Riverside
| Share of income spent on rent | Riverside | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±8.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.4% (±6.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±10.4 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±11.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±8.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±15.6 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.
Riverside against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Riverside | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±17.5 points) | 52.7% (±2.0 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±15.6 points) | 43.4% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±5.7 points) | 31.5% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $136,786 (±$70,122) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Riverside, 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, Riverside ranks 24 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 76 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 Riverside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | — | 46.5% (±17.5 points) | — |
| Old Greenwich | 1.1 mi | 49.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cos Cob | 1.3 mi | 64.6% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich (community) | 2.3 mi | 55.6% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pemberwick | 3.9 mi | 52.2% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stamford | 3.9 mi | 52.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byram | 4.2 mi | 49.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenville | 4.2 mi | 53.6% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Chester | 4.7 mi | 52.6% (±9.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sandy Hook | 52.4% (±33.2 points) |
| 19 | Pemberwick | 52.2% (±26.4 points) |
| 20 | Bethel (community) | 50.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 21 | Old Greenwich | 49.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 22 | Byram | 49.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 23 | Staples | 47.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 24 | Riverside | 46.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 25 | Saugatuck | 45.0% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Ball Pond | 44.6% (±66.7 points) |
| 27 | Ridgefield (community) | 35.7% (±16.8 points) |
| 28 | Coleytown | 31.0% (±83.2 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Old Hill | 19.2% (±46.9 points) |
| 29 (tie) | South Wilton | 19.2% (±36.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Riverside is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Greenwich, 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 Riverside
Are renters in Riverside rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Riverside 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 Riverside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Riverside, CT spends 28.8% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside CDP, 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 Riverside CDP, Connecticut (place:64530, in state:09).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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