How many renters in Stonington, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.5% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Stonington, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.5% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.3% (±7.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.3% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stonington
| Share of income spent on rent | Stonington | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±5.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.3% (±8.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±2.7 points) | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.3% (±7.0 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Stonington against Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Stonington | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.5% (±7.5 points) | 51.0% (±2.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.3% (±7.0 points) | 40.7% (±2.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.3% (±2.6 points) | 30.5% (±1.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,844 (±$15,049) | $49,626 (±$2,346) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 (±$93) | $1,365 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Stonington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (51.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Stonington ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 138 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 Stonington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington | — | 36.5% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Old Mystic | 4.1 mi | 14.2% (±17.3 points) | Lower |
| Noank | 4.8 mi | 37.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westerly (community) | 5.5 mi | 46.2% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poquonock Bridge | 5.6 mi | 71.1% (±25.4 points) | Higher |
| Westerly | 6.3 mi | 46.6% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groton | 6.3 mi | 46.4% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Long Hill (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) | 7.3 mi | 42.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ledyard | 7.3 mi | 53.9% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Old Mystic, CT (14.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Poquonock Bridge, CT (71.1%), Groton, CT (46.4%), Ledyard, CT (53.9%).
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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Preston | 52.6% (±43.8 points) |
| 9 | Bozrah | 47.2% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Groton | 46.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Colchester | 44.4% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Waterford | 44.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 13 | Montville | 41.4% (±10.5 points) |
| 14 | Stonington | 36.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Lebanon | 33.0% (±36.3 points) |
| 16 | Salem | 32.1% (±46.2 points) |
| 17 | Sprague | 26.9% (±13.7 points) |
| 18 | Franklin | 19.5% (±39.5 points) |
| 19 | North Stonington | 0.0% (±56.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Stonington include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mystic, Pawcatuck.
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 Stonington
Are renters in Stonington rent-burdened?
36.5% of renting households in Stonington 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 Stonington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stonington, CT spends 25.3% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stonington town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stonington town, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stonington town, Southeastern Connecticut 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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