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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $1,192
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,836 (32.7% of all housing units)

#5. Norwich

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $1,114
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,761 (23.7% of all housing units)

#4. Torrington

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $1,199
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 160,194 (33.3% of all housing units)

#3. Hartford

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.7%
- Median rent: $1,223
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 127,423 (37.9% of all housing units)

#2. New Haven

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.2%
- Median rent: $1,593
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 116,611 (33.4% of all housing units)

This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Bridgeport