salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most homes (79.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,720 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 50 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Trumbull Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Trumbull Center
| Size | Trumbull Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,193 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,497 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,439 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Trumbull Center overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Trumbull Center, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Trumbull Center
Life in Trumbull Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Trumbull Center?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $829 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $486,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trumbull Center, CT?
Renting in Trumbull Center costs a median of about $2,543 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Trumbull Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,720 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Trumbull Center cheap or expensive?
Trumbull Center is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $133,419. It ranks 50th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Trumbull Center?
The median homeowner in Trumbull Center pays $9,248 a year in property taxes, about 1.90% of the median home value.
Is Trumbull Center more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Trumbull Center?
The median home value in Trumbull Center is $486,000, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,264 people live in Trumbull Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.