How many renters in Shelton, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Shelton, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.3% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shelton
| Share of income spent on rent | Shelton | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±5.0 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±6.1 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±4.2 points) | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.9 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.3% (±8.5 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Shelton against Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Shelton | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±9.5 points) | 53.4% (±2.5 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.3% (±8.5 points) | 44.4% (±2.1 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±5.2 points) | 31.9% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,093 (±$11,035) | $45,215 (±$1,823) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,741 (±$216) | $1,330 (±$29) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Shelton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (53.4%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Shelton ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 58 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 Shelton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | — | 53.8% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Derby | 3.3 mi | 54.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oronoque | 3.5 mi | 84.5% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Daniels Farm | 4.2 mi | 55.0% (±93.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trumbull | 4.4 mi | 60.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ansonia | 4.5 mi | 39.7% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Trumbull Center | 4.9 mi | 61.8% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 5.0 mi | 48.8% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 5.3 mi | 64.2% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ansonia, CT (39.7%).
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Waterbury | 58.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Plymouth | 57.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Thomaston | 57.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 5 | Watertown | 56.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 6 | Bristol | 55.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 | Derby | 54.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Shelton | 53.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Beacon Falls | 50.6% (±31.7 points) |
| 10 | Wolcott | 49.8% (±25.8 points) |
| 11 | Southbury | 49.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Prospect | 45.3% (±44.3 points) |
| 13 | Seymour | 45.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 14 | Cheshire | 44.9% (±14.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley 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 Shelton
Are renters in Shelton rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in Shelton 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 Shelton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shelton, CT spends 32.5% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelton town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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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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