Cost of Living in Capitol Planning Region, CT
Population 977,290 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates
The median rent in Capitol Planning Region, CT is $1,411/month, 5% lower than the Connecticut median and about the same as the U.S. median. The median home value is $323,700, 3% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $93,394 a year, 2% lower than the state median.
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Capitol Planning Region vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,411 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | $323,700 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $93,394 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Poverty rate | 10.3% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
FAQ
What is the average rent in Capitol Planning Region, CT?
The median gross rent in Capitol Planning Region, CT is $1,411 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
How much do I need to earn to live in Capitol Planning Region, CT?
Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $56,440 a year in gross income.
Is Capitol Planning Region, CT expensive to live in?
Rent there is about the same as the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 times the median household income.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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