How many renters live in Danielson, Connecticut?
The City of Danielson has 4,162 people living in 1,782 households.
There are 2,713 renters living in 1,063 renter households in this City. Renters make up 65.19 percent of the population living in Danielson.
What is the rental market like in Danielson, Connecticut?
There are an estimated 1,989 housing units in the Danielson area. Of these, 1,063 units are rental homes, making up 53 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Danielson, Connecticut, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Danielson?
The rental vacancy rate in Danielson is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Danielson for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Danielson
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 292 | 288 | 435 | 29 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Danielson
A large number of apartments in Danielson have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Danielson are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 35 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 13 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Danielson
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,186 to $2,380. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,186 |
| One BR | $1,194 |
| Two BR | $1,569 |
| Three BR | $1,921 |
| Four BR | $2,380 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Danielson, Connecticut
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Danielson?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 271 | 93 percent |
| Two BR | 133 | 46 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Danielson, Connecticut
How many affordable rental units are in Danielson?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Danielson, Connecticut including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 91 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Danielson, Connecticut
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Danielson, Connecticut
Danielson features 43 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Danielson, Connecticut
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Danielson.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Danielson, Connecticut
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Danielson landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Danielson.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Danielson, Connecticut for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,412 and $1,726.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
