Navigating Census Data for Connecticut's Towns, Cities, and More Did you know that Willimantic isn’t actually an official town, but rather a borough within the Town of Windham? Join David Kraiker, Data Dissemination & GIS
Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, as he explains how the Census categorizes Connecticut’s municipal boundaries and demonstrates how to use data.census.gov to access
reliable information for these locations. This webinar will help you navigate and understand the data available for the different geographies across the state. Understanding Hartford's Housing Market: What the Data Shows Three out of four Hartford
households rent their homes, according to 2023 ACS 5-year estimates. Rent prices in Hartford increased by 69% between January 2017 and December 2024 based on data from Zillow. In 2024, the median household income for renters increased by 36%, or $9,500 from 2017. However, monthly rent also increased by about $600 during this same period, which amounted to $7,200 in additional annual housing costs. This means that rising rents consumed nearly three-quarters of renters' income gains. These
conditions make it challenging for renters and homeowners in Hartford to find housing that meets their needs and does not leave them cost-burdened. Read about the data here. Families are Struggling to Afford Childcare Across Connecticut Families in Connecticut with children would
need to spend an average of 16% of their household income to access full-time, center-based childcare—more than twice the recommended 7% threshold for financial stability, according to our research. Worse, the median percent of income that Black non-Hispanic families would need to spend is 25%, and for Hispanic or Latino families is 30%, far above the recommended 7% threshold. Our Childcare Affordability analysis by income, parent employment status, region, and more can provide policymakers,
advocates, and businesses actionable insights to address childcare access challenges across the state. Explore the full analysis
here. Finding Demographic Data for Connecticut Towns Made Easy CTData's Population Estimates Dashboard provides
centralized, user-friendly access to population estimates at state, planning region, and town levels. This partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health delivers population figures, migration patterns, and housing permit data through one accessible platform. You can visualize community changes over time, identifying whether communities need more schools, healthcare facilities, or housing stock. The dashboard combines demographics previously scattered across multiple agencies and
formats. Access the tool here. Connecticut Geography Crosswalks and Mapping Resources Did you know that we provide crosswalks for
commonly-used geographies in Connecticut? Our collection includes detailed census geography crosswalks that link Connecticut's 879 census tracts and 49,861 census blocks to towns, counties, county equivalents, ZIP codes, and secondary school districts. We also provide town-to-PUMA (Public Use Microdata Areas) crosswalks that help navigate the state's 26 distinct PUMAs, plus specialized Hartford neighborhood crosswalks for urban analysis. Take a look! Copyright © 2025 CTData Collaborative, All rights reserved.
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