How many renters in Woodbury, CT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Woodbury, CT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Woodbury
| Share of income spent on rent | Woodbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±7.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.1% (±17.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.0% (±7.7 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±4.7 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±14.8 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Woodbury against Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Woodbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±15.5 points) | 53.4% (±2.5 points) | 52.6% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±14.8 points) | 44.4% (±2.1 points) | 43.5% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±5.0 points) | 31.9% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,458 (±$16,046) | $45,215 (±$1,823) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,563 (±$193) | $1,330 (±$29) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Woodbury, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (53.4%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Woodbury ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 125 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 Woodbury
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | — | 41.8% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Roxbury | 4.7 mi | 61.5% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebury | 5.0 mi | 12.8% (±14.6 points) | Lower |
| Bethlehem | 5.1 mi | 69.7% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown (community) | 5.2 mi | 61.4% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heritage Village | 5.4 mi | 55.3% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Village | 5.7 mi | 60.2% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southbury | 6.0 mi | 49.3% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 6.1 mi | 56.6% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middlebury, CT (12.8%).
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wolcott | 49.8% (±25.8 points) |
| 11 | Southbury | 49.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Prospect | 45.3% (±44.3 points) |
| 13 | Seymour | 45.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 14 | Cheshire | 44.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 15 | Naugatuck | 42.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 16 | Woodbury | 41.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Ansonia | 39.7% (±10.4 points) |
| 18 | Oxford | 23.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 19 | Middlebury | 12.8% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Woodbury include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Woodbury Center.
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 Woodbury
Are renters in Woodbury rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Woodbury 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 Woodbury spend on rent?
The median renting household in Woodbury, CT spends 27.6% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley 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 Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:87910, in state:09 county:140).
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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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