Most affordable counties to rent in Connecticut
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. Northwest Hills Planning Region is the most affordable at 26.8%; Greater Bridgeport Planning Region the least affordable at 39.6%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Northwest Hills Planning Region | 26.8% | $1,193 | $53,459 | 44% | $1,560 |
| 2. Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 27.0% | $1,155 | $51,311 | 41% | $1,568 |
| 3. Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 29.9% | $1,454 | $58,403 | 50% | $1,933 |
| 4. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 33.0% | $1,365 | $49,626 | 51% | $1,902 |
| 5. Western Connecticut Planning Region | 33.5% | $2,110 | $75,585 | 53% | $2,399 |
| 6. Capitol Planning Region | 34.4% | $1,411 | $49,201 | 52% | $1,933 |
| 7. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 35.3% | $1,330 | $45,215 | 54% | $1,745 |
| 8. South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 36.3% | $1,525 | $50,418 | 54% | $2,091 |
| 9. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 39.6% | $1,546 | $46,805 | 59% | $2,399 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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