How many renters in Rockville, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Rockville, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.0% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockville
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockville | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±5.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±7.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 28.0% (±11.0 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±6.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.0% (±9.0 points) | 43.2% | 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.
Rockville against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Rockville | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±11.2 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.0% (±9.0 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±1.7 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,611 (±$11,546) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 (±$106) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Rockville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (51.9%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Rockville ranks 23 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 94 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 Rockville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | — | 39.1% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Ellington | 3.3 mi | 45.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tolland | 4.9 mi | 73.5% (±22.7 points) | Higher |
| Broad Brook | 5.6 mi | 40.0% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±87.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Windsor | 6.4 mi | 30.4% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Windsor | 6.8 mi | 49.9% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester (community) | 7.0 mi | 55.9% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Bolton | 7.1 mi | 39.8% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tolland, CT (73.5%), Manchester (community), CT (55.9%).
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 Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Weatogue | 47.4% (±27.6 points) |
| 18 | Stafford Springs | 43.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 19 | West Hartford (community) | 42.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 | Newington (community) | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 21 | Sherwood Manor | 40.2% (±17.6 points) |
| 22 | Broad Brook | 40.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 23 | Rockville | 39.1% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Simsbury Center | 33.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 25 | Suffield Depot | 31.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 26 | Salmon Brook | 30.9% (±19.5 points) |
| 27 | Tariffville | 29.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 28 | Southwood Acres | 21.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 29 | Canton Valley | 17.9% (±48.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rockville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Vernon, 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 Rockville
Are renters in Rockville rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in Rockville 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 Rockville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockville, CT spends 28.0% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockville 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 Rockville CDP, Connecticut (place:65230, in state:09).
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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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