How many renters in Thompson, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±25.8 points) of renting households in Thompson, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±25.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.7% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thompson
| Share of income spent on rent | Thompson | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±8.1 points) | 17.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±6.6 points) | 13.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.8% (±6.1 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 28.5% (±21.5 points) | 16.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 31.3% (±21.8 points) | 10.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.7% (±13.8 points) | 30.0% | 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.
Thompson against Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Thompson | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±25.8 points) | 40.9% (±5.4 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.7% (±13.8 points) | 30.0% (±4.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.8 points) | 27.2% (±1.3 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,031 (±$10,451) | $51,311 (±$6,154) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,012 (±$344) | $1,155 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Thompson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (40.9%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Thompson ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 56 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 Thompson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson | — | 54.0% (±25.8 points) | — |
| Webster (community) | 3.9 mi | 46.1% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 4.1 mi | 45.7% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Putnam (community) | 5.6 mi | 38.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley | 5.6 mi | 47.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Putnam | 5.7 mi | 37.7% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Woodstock | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±20.9 points) | Lower |
| Douglas | 7.3 mi | 33.9% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 8.2 mi | 22.2% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Woodstock, CT (0.0%), Woodstock, CT (22.2%).
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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union | 90.0% (±63.4 points) |
| 2 | Pomfret | 61.9% (±31.7 points) |
| 3 | Thompson | 54.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 4 | Hampton | 52.5% (±56.0 points) |
| 5 | Ashford | 47.0% (±26.2 points) |
| 6 | Voluntown | 43.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 7 | Eastford | 42.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 8 | Killingly | 42.8% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 | Canterbury | 40.0% (±31.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Thompson include the places inside it that have pages of their own: North Grosvenor Dale, Quinebaug.
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 Thompson
Are renters in Thompson rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Thompson 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 Thompson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thompson, CT spends 30.6% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompson town, Northeastern Connecticut 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 Thompson town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:75870, in state:09 county:150).
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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