How many renters in Westport, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Westport, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westport
| Share of income spent on rent | Westport | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±6.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±6.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±5.4 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±8.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±6.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Westport against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Westport | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±11.1 points) | 52.7% (±2.0 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | 43.4% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±4.1 points) | 31.5% (±0.9 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,442 (±$48,888) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,509 (±$709) | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Westport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Westport ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 73 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 Westport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | — | 51.8% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Southport | 3.1 mi | 83.0% (±20.5 points) | Higher |
| Norwalk | 4.4 mi | 52.1% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Plain | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±77.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Wilton | 5.2 mi | 19.2% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 5.3 mi | 53.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Center | 6.5 mi | 58.9% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien Downtown | 7.2 mi | 63.4% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 7.5 mi | 77.9% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southport, CT (83.0%).
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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | New Canaan | 56.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 9 | Ridgefield | 53.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 10 | Greenwich | 53.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | Stamford | 52.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 12 | Norwalk | 52.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | Danbury | 51.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 | Westport | 51.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 15 | Bethel | 51.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 16 | Bridgewater | 47.8% (±30.4 points) |
| 17 | New Fairfield | 43.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 18 | Brookfield | 35.9% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Westport include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Coleytown, Compo, Greens Farms, Old Hill, Poplar Plains, Saugatuck, Staples, Westport Village.
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 Westport
Are renters in Westport rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Westport 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 Westport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westport, CT spends 30.9% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Western 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 Westport town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:83500, in state:09 county:190).
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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