How many renters in Adams, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Adams, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.1% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Adams
| Share of income spent on rent | Adams | Adams County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.8% (±11.1 points) | 21.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.7% (±11.1 points) | 16.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | 14.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±4.2 points) | 9.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 22.1% (±10.6 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.1% (±6.8 points) | 29.1% | 35.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Adams against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Adams | Adams County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±12.6 points) | 39.0% (±7.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.1% (±6.8 points) | 29.1% (±5.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±8.2 points) | 24.4% (±2.7 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,250 (±$14,526) | $44,549 (±$4,313) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $749 (±$40) | $828 (±$76) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Adams, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (39.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, Adams ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 541 of 1,813.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Adams
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | — | 44.2% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Friendship | 1.2 mi | 33.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adams (Adams County) | 1.2 mi | 38.2% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Preston (Adams County) | 4.6 mi | 44.9% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Quincy | 6.7 mi | 21.1% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Easton (Adams County) | 7.0 mi | 15.0% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Strongs Prairie | 7.3 mi | 47.5% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lincoln (Adams County) | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±110.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Richfield (Adams County) | 9.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Richfield (Adams County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Monroe (Adams County) | 88.9% (±60.3 points) |
| 3 | Town of New Haven (Adams County) | 57.1% (±107.1 points) |
| 4 | Town of Dell Prairie | 56.4% (±43.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Strongs Prairie | 47.5% (±26.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Preston (Adams County) | 44.9% (±35.1 points) |
| 7 | Adams | 44.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of Adams (Adams County) | 38.2% (±38.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Jackson (Adams County) | 37.5% (±69.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Leola | 37.5% (±99.8 points) |
| 11 | Town of Springville | 35.0% (±30.0 points) |
| 12 | Friendship | 33.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Big Flats | 31.5% (±30.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Adams
Are renters in Adams rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Adams pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Adams spend on rent?
The median renting household in Adams, WI spends 26.1% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams city, Wisconsin
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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