Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in New Haven, CT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.2% of gross income.
New Haven rent: June 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 New Haven, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for New Haven, CT →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in New Haven, CT?
Median rent in New Haven is $2,242 a month. A typical bus driver in Connecticut earns about $57,002 a year, which makes that rent 47.2% 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 New Haven?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Connecticut (~$57,002/yr) supports up to $1,425 a month in rent. New Haven's current median rent is $2,242/mo, which is $817/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in New Haven?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a bus driver in Connecticut works roughly 81.8 hours a month to cover New Haven's median rent of $2,242.
Where is rent cheaper than New Haven for a bus driver?
Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include West Hartford ($2,241/mo), West Hartford ($2,239/mo), South Windsor ($2,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.