City risk detail
Cost of living exposure in Falls Village, CT
Cost of living exposure focuses on housing costs relative to income. Rising rents, higher monthly housing costs, and elevated rent-to-income ratios can squeeze budgets even when incomes rise.
Risk score
94
/ 100
Risk metrics
- Median gross rent$2,096
- Median home value$431,300
- Median monthly housing costs$2,230
- Rent as % of household income44.6%
- Rent growth (YoY)+76.4%
Data status: Available
Scope: City-level (place) | Source: ACS 2023 5-year | 2023
Why it matters
In Falls Village, Higher exposure leaves less discretionary income and raises the risk of rent burden or displacement.
What we measure
- Median gross rent
- Median monthly housing costs
- Median home value
- Rent-to-income ratio
- Rent growth (YoY)
Key sources
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year
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