Plantsville CDP Connecticut Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Plantsville CDP Connecticut housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Housing Units of 1,083 which is the smallest when sorted by housing units of all the other places in the metro area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Plantsville CDP housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Housing Density of 1163.1 which is in the mid range of other places in the local area. The place with the highest housing density in the area is New Britain which shows a density of 2381.2 (about twice as large). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, Plantsville CDP is substantially bigger. Also, in comparison with the state of Connecticut, housing density of 313.2, Plantsville CDP is approximately 3.7 times bigger.

In Figure 4, Plantsville CDP area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 4.1% which is the third most housing units of all other places in the greater Plantsville CDP region. The place with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Meriden which depicts a housing units of 11.3% (approximately 2.7 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, Plantsville CDP is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Connecticut, change in the housing units of 1.9%, Plantsville CDP is about twice as large.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Renter Percent of 36.0% which is less than most other places in the area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 64.0% which is the third most owner percent of all other places in the greater Plantsville CDP region.

Plantsville CDP Connecticut Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Plantsville CDP home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Median Home Value of $270,100 which is the second most of all the places in the metro area. The place with the highest median home price in the area is Cheshire Village CDP which shows a home price of $319,500 (18.3% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Plantsville CDP Connecticut metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Plantsville CDP shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $1,072 which is the second most rental rates of all the places in the greater Plantsville CDP region. The place with the highest rental rates in the area is Kensington CDP which shows a rental rates of $1,244 (16.0% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, Plantsville CDP is about the same size. Also, versus the state of Connecticut, rental rates of $1,180, Plantsville CDP is about 10.1% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Plantsville CDP has the percentage of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 less than most other places in the local area at 21% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 42% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Kensington CDP with 60%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 25% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Cheshire Village CDP with 39%. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Plantsville CDP shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $1,622 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the places in the greater Plantsville CDP region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Plantsville CDP metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 18% which is the smallest as measured by cost as a percent of household income of all the other places in the local area. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 448% which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Plantsville CDP shows it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $2,188 which is the second most of all the places in the metropolitan area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $846 which is the second most median housing cost of all the places in the greater Plantsville CDP region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Plantsville CDP has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 13% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Plantsville CDP depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 24% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater Plantsville CDP region. The place with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is New Britain which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 26% (10.0% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Plantsville CDP shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 14% which is in the mid point range of other places in the greater region. The place with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Waterbury which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 18% (29.4% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Plantsville CDP has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 10% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 17% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Plantsville CDP has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 10% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $4,313 which is the smallest in terms of median real estate taxes paid of all the other places in the metropolitan area. The place with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Cheshire Village CDP which depicts a taxes paid of $6,255 (45.0% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, Plantsville CDP is 74.5% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Connecticut, median real estate taxes paid of $5,898, Plantsville CDP is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Plantsville CDP Connecticut has the largest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 57% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Kensington CDP with 89%.

Plantsville CDP Connecticut Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Plantsville CDP has the largest proportion of with mortgage at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 46% of the total.

Plantsville CDP Connecticut Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.6 which is the smallest in terms of family members per housing unit of all the other places in the surrounding region. The place with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Waterbury which indicates a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (34.0% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Plantsville CDP is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Connecticut, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Plantsville CDP is about 22.8% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.0 which is in the center range of other places in the surrounding region. The place with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Cheshire Village CDP which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 6.2 (24.0% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1979 which is the largest of all places in the local area.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 19% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 3% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 8% of the total. In addition, it has in the center range of other places in the local area when ranked by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 28% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the smallest proportion of owner housing units at 337 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 3 or 4 units at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $330,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kensington CDP ($406,100), and #1 Cheshire Village CDP ($567,000) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $262,800 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $258,200 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Cheshire Village CDP with $287,900. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $258,500 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kensington CDP ($261,500), and #1 Cheshire Village CDP ($321,800) are larger.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Plantsville CDP residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.2 which is the smallest when sorted by homeowner household size of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Cheshire Village CDP which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.9 (31.3% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 1.2 which is the smallest when sorted by renter household size of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest renter household size in the area is Waterbury which shows a renter household sizes of 2.5 (about twice as large). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has one of the largest proportions of owners moved in 2017 or later at 9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Cheshire Village CDP with 9%. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2016 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 39% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 7% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Plantsville CDP has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2017 or later at 20% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2016 at 72% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the second smallest when sorted by renters moved in 2017 or later of all the other places in the metropolitan area in terms of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 4% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2007 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Plantsville CDP region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Plantsville CDP depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2013 which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas less than most other places in the surrounding region at 13% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using solar energy at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.