How many renters in Rocky Hill, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.7% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Rocky Hill, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.7% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.2% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rocky Hill
| Share of income spent on rent | Rocky Hill | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±4.2 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.3% (±7.5 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±5.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±6.6 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.2% (±6.8 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.
Rocky Hill against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Rocky Hill | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.7% (±7.6 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.2% (±6.8 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±2.1 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,429 (±$11,330) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,783 (±$54) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Rocky Hill, 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, Rocky Hill ranks 35 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 141 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 Rocky Hill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill | — | 33.7% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Cromwell | 2.8 mi | 61.1% (±15.9 points) | Higher |
| Wethersfield | 3.2 mi | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield (community) | 3.2 mi | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 4.1 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington (community) | 4.1 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glastonbury Center | 4.4 mi | 60.3% (±15.3 points) | Higher |
| Portland | 5.5 mi | 48.1% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portland (community) | 5.9 mi | 49.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cromwell, CT (61.1%), Glastonbury Center, CT (60.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | West Hartford | 42.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 30 | Stafford | 41.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 31 | Newington | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 32 | Plainville | 40.3% (±13.0 points) |
| 33 | Bolton | 39.8% (±29.4 points) |
| 34 | Vernon | 39.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 | Rocky Hill | 33.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 36 | East Windsor | 30.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 37 | Granby | 29.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 38 | Columbia | 17.6% (±38.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 38 places in Capitol 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 Rocky Hill
Are renters in Rocky Hill rent-burdened?
33.7% of renting households in Rocky Hill 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 Rocky Hill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rocky Hill, CT spends 24.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Hill town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Hill town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Hill town, Capitol 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 Rocky Hill town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:65370, in state:09 county:110).
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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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