How many renters in Stafford Springs, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.2% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Stafford Springs, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.2% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.2% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stafford Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Stafford Springs | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±7.6 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±7.1 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.8% (±11.7 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.2% (±8.1 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±6.4 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.2% (±12.6 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.
Stafford Springs against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Stafford Springs | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.2% (±14.1 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.2% (±12.6 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±4.0 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,012 (±$7,641) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,060 (±$103) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Stafford Springs, 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, Stafford Springs ranks 18 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 84 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 Stafford Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Springs | — | 43.2% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Crystal Lake | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±87.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willington | 5.6 mi | 70.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tolland | 6.5 mi | 73.5% (±22.7 points) | Higher |
| Somers (community) | 7.3 mi | 74.5% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wales | 7.4 mi | 58.0% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 7.7 mi | 90.0% (±63.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 7.8 mi | 51.6% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington | 8.1 mi | 45.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tolland, CT (73.5%).
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 | Manchester (community) | 55.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | Thompsonville | 54.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | East Hartford (community) | 53.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Wethersfield (community) | 48.6% (±13.0 points) |
| 16 | Plantsville | 47.6% (±37.3 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stafford Springs is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Stafford, 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 Stafford Springs
Are renters in Stafford Springs rent-burdened?
43.2% of renting households in Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stafford Springs, CT spends 28.0% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Springs CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Springs CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs CDP, Connecticut (place:72300, in state:09).
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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