How many renters in West Haven, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.4% (±6.0 points) of renting households in West Haven, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.4% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Haven
| Share of income spent on rent | West Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.8% (±3.6 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±2.7 points) | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±3.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±3.3 points) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±5.5 points) | 44.5% | 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 Haven against South Central Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| West Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.4% (±6.0 points) | 53.5% (±1.8 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±5.5 points) | 44.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±3.6 points) | 31.9% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,638 (±$4,622) | $50,418 (±$1,775) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442 (±$43) | $1,525 (±$24) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In West Haven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from South Central Connecticut Planning Region (53.5%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, West Haven ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 62 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 Haven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | — | 53.4% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Orange | 3.1 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange (community) | 3.1 mi | 64.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven | 3.5 mi | 56.7% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Haven | 5.8 mi | 58.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Haven (community) | 5.8 mi | 58.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 5.8 mi | 51.3% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 6.6 mi | 71.1% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derby | 7.0 mi | 54.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbridge | 71.1% (±27.1 points) |
| 2 | Orange | 64.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 | East Haven | 58.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | New Haven | 56.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Meriden | 53.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | West Haven | 53.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Milford | 51.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | Hamden | 50.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Branford | 50.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | Guilford | 47.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 11 | North Haven | 45.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 12 | Madison | 44.0% (±14.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Haven
Are renters in West Haven rent-burdened?
53.4% of renting households in West Haven 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 Haven spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Haven, CT spends 32.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Haven town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Haven town, South Central 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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