How many renters in West Hartford, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±5.2 points) of renting households in West Hartford, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Hartford
| Share of income spent on rent | West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.0% (±4.1 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±2.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±2.8 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±3.8 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±2.3 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±4.7 points) | 43.2% | 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.
West Hartford against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| West Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±5.2 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±4.7 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±1.6 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,611 (±$7,559) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,756 (±$40) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In West Hartford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (51.9%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (52.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Capitol Planning Region, West Hartford ranks 29 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 122 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 West Hartford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | — | 42.5% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Hartford | 3.8 mi | 59.4% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Blue Hills | 4.5 mi | 65.7% (±53.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 5.2 mi | 51.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 5.2 mi | 58.6% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Bloomfield | 5.4 mi | 52.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 5.6 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington (community) | 5.6 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield | 6.3 mi | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hartford, CT (59.4%), Avon, CT (58.6%).
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 Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Manchester | 48.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 24 | Simsbury | 47.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 25 | Enfield | 46.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 26 | Ellington | 45.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 27 | Windsor | 44.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 28 | Southington | 44.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 29 | West Hartford | 42.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 30 | Stafford | 41.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 31 | Newington | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 32 | Plainville | 40.3% (±13.0 points) |
| 33 | Bolton | 39.8% (±29.4 points) |
| 34 | Vernon | 39.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 | Rocky Hill | 33.7% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Hartford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: West Hartford (community).
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 West Hartford
Are renters in West Hartford rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in West Hartford 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 West Hartford spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Hartford, CT spends 27.1% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hartford town, Capitol 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 West Hartford town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:82590, in state:09 county:110).
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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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