How many renters in Wethersfield (community), CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Wethersfield (community), CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.3% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wethersfield (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Wethersfield (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±6.9 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±6.4 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±5.2 points) | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 26.3% (±9.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.3% (±8.5 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.
Wethersfield (community) against Capitol Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Wethersfield (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | 51.9% (±1.7 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.3% (±8.5 points) | 43.2% (±1.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±4.2 points) | 31.1% (±0.8 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,952 (±$20,247) | $49,201 (±$1,765) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,370 (±$150) | $1,411 (±$14) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Wethersfield (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Wethersfield (community) ranks 15 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 127.
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 Wethersfield (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield (community) | — | 48.6% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Rocky Hill | 3.2 mi | 33.7% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 3.4 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington (community) | 3.4 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glastonbury Center | 3.6 mi | 60.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 4.4 mi | 59.4% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hartford | 5.1 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hartford (community) | 5.1 mi | 53.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cromwell | 5.9 mi | 61.1% (±15.9 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 Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Collinsville | 64.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 10 | Glastonbury Center | 60.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 11 | Windsor Locks (community) | 58.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | Manchester (community) | 55.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | Thompsonville | 54.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | East Hartford (community) | 53.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Wethersfield (community) | 48.6% (±13.0 points) |
| 16 | Plantsville | 47.6% (±37.3 points) |
| 17 | Weatogue | 47.4% (±27.6 points) |
| 18 | Stafford Springs | 43.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 19 | West Hartford (community) | 42.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 | Newington (community) | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 21 | Sherwood Manor | 40.2% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wethersfield (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Wethersfield, whose figures include it.
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 Wethersfield (community)
Are renters in Wethersfield (community) rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Wethersfield (community) 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 Wethersfield (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wethersfield (community), CT spends 29.4% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wethersfield CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wethersfield CDP, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wethersfield CDP, 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 Wethersfield CDP, Connecticut (place:84970, in state:09).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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