How many renters in Staples, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.2% (±22.5 points) of renting households in Staples, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.2% (±22.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±20.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Staples
| Share of income spent on rent | Staples | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±11.6 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±11.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.0% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.0% (±16.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±9.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±20.3 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Staples against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Staples | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.2% (±22.5 points) | 52.7% (±2.0 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±20.3 points) | 43.4% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±7.5 points) | 31.5% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,550 (±$51,954) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,328 (±$387) | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Staples, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Staples ranks 23 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 75 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 Staples
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | — | 47.2% (±22.5 points) | — |
| Coleytown | 1.8 mi | 31.0% (±83.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Village | 2.0 mi | 65.1% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greens Farms | 2.2 mi | 66.7% (±58.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southport | 2.5 mi | 83.0% (±20.5 points) | Higher |
| Compo | 2.6 mi | 71.5% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Hill | 2.8 mi | 19.2% (±46.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Plains | 2.9 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Plain | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±77.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southport, CT (83.0%).
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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Glenville | 53.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 18 | Sandy Hook | 52.4% (±33.2 points) |
| 19 | Pemberwick | 52.2% (±26.4 points) |
| 20 | Bethel (community) | 50.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 21 | Old Greenwich | 49.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 22 | Byram | 49.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 23 | Staples | 47.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 24 | Riverside | 46.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 25 | Saugatuck | 45.0% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Ball Pond | 44.6% (±66.7 points) |
| 27 | Ridgefield (community) | 35.7% (±16.8 points) |
| 28 | Coleytown | 31.0% (±83.2 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Old Hill | 19.2% (±46.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Staples is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Westport, 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 Staples
Are renters in Staples rent-burdened?
47.2% of renting households in Staples 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 Staples spend on rent?
The median renting household in Staples, CT spends 29.4% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples 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 Staples CDP, Connecticut (place:73175, 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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