How many renters in Somers, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±21.0 points) of renting households in Somers, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±21.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±17.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Somers
| Share of income spent on rent | Somers | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±8.5 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.3% (±19.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.7% (±15.7 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.2% (±10.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±17.9 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.
Somers against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Somers | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±21.0 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±17.9 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±5.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,727 (±$50,017) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184 (±$346) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Somers, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Somers ranks 18 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 75 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 Somers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers | — | 51.6% (±21.0 points) | — |
| Hazardville | 4.0 mi | 66.1% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enfield | 5.3 mi | 46.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Longmeadow | 5.3 mi | 51.4% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington | 5.4 mi | 45.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±87.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampden | 5.7 mi | 36.9% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood Manor | 6.0 mi | 40.2% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southwood Acres | 6.6 mi | 21.1% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southwood Acres, CT (21.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Windsor Locks | 58.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | New Britain | 55.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 14 | Glastonbury | 54.9% (±10.5 points) |
| 15 | East Granby | 54.1% (±31.7 points) |
| 16 | East Hartford | 53.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 17 | Bloomfield | 52.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 | Somers | 51.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 19 | Farmington | 51.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Suffield | 50.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 21 | South Windsor | 49.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 22 | Wethersfield | 48.6% (±13.0 points) |
| 23 | Manchester | 48.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 24 | Simsbury | 47.9% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Somers include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Somers (community).
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 Somers
Are renters in Somers rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in Somers 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 Somers spend on rent?
The median renting household in Somers, CT spends 30.5% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers 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 Somers town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:69220, in state:09 county:110).
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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