Cost of Living in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
Population 113,216 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates
The median rent in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT is $1,193/month, 20% lower than the Connecticut median and 16% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $335,600, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $93,551 a year, 2% lower than the state median.
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Northwest Hills Planning Region vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,193 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | $335,600 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $93,551 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
| Median age | 47.1 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
FAQ
What is the average rent in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT?
The median gross rent in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT is $1,193 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
How much do I need to earn to live in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT?
Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,720 a year in gross income.
Is Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT expensive to live in?
Rent there is 16% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 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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