What percentage of people rent in Trumbull, CT?
10.3% (±1.7 points) of the occupied homes in Trumbull, CT are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,255 renting households against 10,898 that own their home.
In Trumbull, the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 10.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 10.3% (±1.7 points)
- Renting households
- 1,255 (±220)
- Median renter income
- $63,317 (±$21,477)
Who rents and who owns in Trumbull
| Trumbull | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 34.7% (±0.9 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,255 (±220) | 41,546 (±1,124) | 481,018 (±4,678) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 10,898 (±345) | 78,087 (±1,228) | 952,989 (±5,585) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.1 (±0.1) | 2.8 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $63,317 (±$21,477) | $46,805 (±$2,242) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $177,378 (±$13,459) | $127,464 (±$3,754) | $125,125 (±$969) | $100,009 |
In Trumbull, the renter share is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (34.7%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Trumbull ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 137 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Trumbull has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | −3.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $2,032 (±$204) | $2,266 (±$255) | +11.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $122,451 (±$6,495) | $163,073 (±$11,187) | +33.2% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Trumbull
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | — | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | — |
| Shelton | 4.4 mi | 23.5% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Stepney | 4.6 mi | 3.6% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Monroe | 4.6 mi | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Easton | 4.6 mi | 11.9% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oronoque | 5.3 mi | 16.7% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 6.0 mi | 57.2% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| East Village | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Stratford | 6.4 mi | 18.4% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stepney, CT (3.6%), Monroe, CT (4.3%), East Village, CT (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shelton, CT (23.5%), Bridgeport, CT (57.2%), Stratford, CT (18.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | 57.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 2 | Stratford | 18.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 3 | Fairfield | 16.7% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 | Easton | 11.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 5 | Trumbull | 10.3% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Monroe | 4.3% (±2.6 points) |
The figures for Trumbull include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Daniels Farm, Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region), Tashua, Trumbull Center.
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 Trumbull
How many renters are there in Trumbull?
Trumbull has an estimated 1,255 (±220) renting households, 10.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Trumbull?
In Trumbull, the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 10.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Trumbull?
A renting household in Trumbull has 2.1 people on average, against 3.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Trumbull?
The median renting household in Trumbull, CT has an income of $63,317 (±$21,477) a year, against $177,378 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trumbull town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trumbull town, Greater Bridgeport 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
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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