How many renters in Appleton, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.9% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Appleton, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.9% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±3.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Appleton
| Share of income spent on rent | Appleton | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±3.5 points) | 19.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±3.4 points) | 18.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±2.0 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±3.3 points) | 28.0% | 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.
Appleton against Outagamie County, its state and the nation
| Appleton | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.9% (±3.9 points) | 36.8% (±2.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±3.3 points) | 28.0% (±2.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±1.6 points) | 24.1% (±1.0 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,588 (±$2,701) | $55,843 (±$1,856) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,030 (±$38) | $1,057 (±$26) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Appleton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Outagamie County (36.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Outagamie County, Appleton ranks 12 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 698 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 Appleton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | — | 38.9% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Kimberly | 2.6 mi | 30.7% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grand Chute | 3.4 mi | 38.3% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Chute | 3.5 mi | 25.1% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Combined Locks | 4.1 mi | 39.2% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menasha | 5.0 mi | 45.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vandenbroek | 5.2 mi | 50.0% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Crossing | 5.9 mi | 31.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaukauna | 6.1 mi | 39.1% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Little Chute, WI (25.1%).
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 Outagamie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hortonville | 51.5% (±25.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Maine | 50.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Vandenbroek | 50.0% (±45.3 points) |
| 9 | Greenville | 48.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 10 | Combined Locks | 39.2% (±35.5 points) |
| 11 | Kaukauna | 39.1% (±7.8 points) |
| 12 | Appleton | 38.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 13 | Black Creek | 38.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 14 | Town of Grand Chute | 38.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 15 | Shiocton | 38.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Nichols | 37.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 17 | Town of Buchanan | 32.8% (±20.7 points) |
| 18 | Kimberly | 30.7% (±11.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Outagamie 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 Appleton
Are renters in Appleton rent-burdened?
38.9% of renting households in Appleton 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 Appleton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Appleton, WI spends 25.4% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Appleton city, Wisconsin (place:02375, in state:55).
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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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