Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Hartford, CT?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.4% of gross income.
Hartford rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Connecticut cities have lower median rent than Hartford, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Hartford, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Hartford, CT?
Median rent in Hartford is $1,632 a month. A typical bus driver in Connecticut earns about $57,002 a year, which makes that rent 34.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Hartford?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Connecticut (~$57,002/yr) supports up to $1,425 a month in rent. Hartford's current median rent is $1,632/mo, which is $207/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Hartford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a bus driver in Connecticut works roughly 59.6 hours a month to cover Hartford's median rent of $1,632.
Where is rent cheaper than Hartford for a bus driver?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include Plainville ($1,631/mo), Meriden ($1,629/mo), New London ($1,627/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.