How many renters in Simsbury Center, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.7% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Simsbury Center, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.7% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Simsbury Center
| Share of income spent on rent | Simsbury Center | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.0% (±11.2 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.2% (±9.7 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.6% (±9.5 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±11.5 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.
Simsbury Center against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Simsbury Center | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.7% (±11.8 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±11.5 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±3.0 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,571 (±$18,721) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,360 (±$162) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Simsbury Center, 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, Simsbury Center ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 103 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 Simsbury Center
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury Center | — | 33.7% (±11.8 points) | — |
| West Simsbury | 2.0 mi | 74.1% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weatogue | 2.6 mi | 47.4% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tariffville | 2.7 mi | 29.8% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield | 4.2 mi | 52.6% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| East Granby | 4.6 mi | 54.1% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salmon Brook | 5.4 mi | 30.9% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 5.6 mi | 60.0% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Valley | 5.8 mi | 17.9% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bloomfield, CT (52.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 30 | Crystal Lake | 0.0% (±87.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Simsbury Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Simsbury, 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 Simsbury Center
Are renters in Simsbury Center rent-burdened?
33.7% of renting households in Simsbury Center 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 Simsbury Center spend on rent?
The median renting household in Simsbury Center, CT spends 25.6% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simsbury Center CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simsbury Center CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simsbury Center 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 Simsbury Center CDP, Connecticut (place:69010, 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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