What is the median household income in Suffield, CT?
The median household income in Suffield, CT is $119,472 (±$12,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,424 a month would take about $57,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Suffield, the median household income went from $114,208 in 2015–2019 to $119,472 in 2020–2024 (+4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $119,472 (±$12,973)
- Median renter income
- $59,625 (±$20,997)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $57,000
Income in Suffield against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Suffield | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,472 (±$12,973) | $93,394 (±$1,372) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $59,625 (±$20,997) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $133,619 (±$14,294) | $123,850 (±$1,794) | $125,125 (±$969) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,424 (±$141) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Suffield, median household income is higher than in Capitol Planning Region ($93,394).
It is also higher than in Connecticut ($95,781).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Capitol Planning Region, Suffield ranks 19 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Suffield
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,424 a month ($17,088 a year) needs an income of about $57,000 a year.
The median renting household in Suffield earns $59,625 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,208 (±$7,479) | $119,472 (±$12,973) | +4.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 (±$139) | $1,424 (±$141) | +13.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $310,500 (±$15,801) | $407,500 (±$25,909) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Suffield
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield | — | $119,472 (±$12,973) | — |
| Thompsonville | 4.3 mi | $71,805 (±$8,062) | Lower |
| Agawam Town | 4.6 mi | $85,421 (±$6,702) | Lower |
| Windsor Locks | 5.2 mi | $81,205 (±$13,103) | Lower |
| Windsor Locks (community) | 5.2 mi | $81,205 (±$13,103) | Lower |
| Sherwood Manor | 5.8 mi | $90,821 (±$7,351) | Lower |
| East Granby | 5.9 mi | $120,938 (±$24,156) | Not measurably different |
| Southwood Acres | 6.2 mi | $110,286 (±$15,432) | Not measurably different |
| Southwick | 6.2 mi | $120,462 (±$16,246) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thompsonville, CT ($71,805), Agawam Town, MA ($85,421), Windsor Locks, CT ($81,205).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Wethersfield | $126,806 (±$11,712) |
| 14 | Bolton | $126,364 (±$19,264) |
| 15 | Somers | $124,705 (±$14,643) |
| 16 | Southington | $124,309 (±$8,844) |
| 17 | East Granby | $120,938 (±$24,156) |
| 18 | Granby | $120,275 (±$13,731) |
| 19 | Suffield | $119,472 (±$12,973) |
| 20 | Canton | $117,991 (±$19,778) |
| 21 | Berlin | $113,598 (±$10,679) |
| 22 | Coventry | $108,213 (±$5,147) |
| 23 | Windsor | $104,725 (±$7,536) |
| 24 | Newington | $102,884 (±$5,757) |
| 25 | Rocky Hill | $99,941 (±$8,909) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Suffield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Suffield Depot.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Suffield
What is the median household income in Suffield?
The median household income in Suffield is $119,472 (±$12,973) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Suffield?
About $57,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,424 a month.
Have incomes in Suffield kept up with inflation?
In Suffield, the median household income went from $114,208 in 2015–2019 to $119,472 in 2020–2024 (+4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Suffield?
The median renting household in Suffield, CT earns $59,625 (±$20,997) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suffield town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suffield town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suffield town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Suffield town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:74540, in state:09 county:110).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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