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Housing Affordability in New Britain, CT
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 44.4%
- Connecticut 35.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 55.2%
- Connecticut 52.6%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 31.7%
- Connecticut 26.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,915/mo
- Connecticut $2,429/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more8,35155.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more4,11431.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more4,28828.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $893/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 44.4% | 55.2% | 31.7% | 32.5% |
| Capitol Planning Region | 32.9% | 51.9% | 23.6% | 31.1% |
| Connecticut | 35.0% | 52.6% | 26.6% | 31.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in New Britain, CT?
- In New Britain, CT, 44.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does New Britain compare with Connecticut?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in New Britain is 44.4%, compared with 35.0% for Connecticut as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates