Berkshire, CT

Rent in Berkshire

Rent-to-Income Ratio

32.8%

Renter Share

16.5%

Median Renter Income

$20,726

Avg Household Size

2

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $450
3 Bedrooms: $2,825

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 51.6%
$1,000-$1,500: 5.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 17.7%
$2,000-$2,500: 3.5%
$2,500+: 21.3%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 19.7%
20-30% (moderate): 24.4%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.1%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 35.8%
Not Computed: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $160,000
Renter Households: $20,726

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 55.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 15.8%
$1,500-$2,000: 3.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 18.9%
$2,500+: 5.9%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources