How many renters in Athens, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.4% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Athens, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.4% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.1% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Athens
| Share of income spent on rent | Athens | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.9% (±11.1 points) | 19.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.3% (±5.8 points) | 17.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.5% (±15.9 points) | 11.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.1% (±15.4 points) | 31.9% | 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.
Athens against Marathon County, its state and the nation
| Athens | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.4% (±15.5 points) | 42.1% (±4.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.1% (±15.4 points) | 31.9% (±3.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±2.5 points) | 25.7% (±1.9 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,417 (±$3,231) | $46,817 (±$3,408) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $681 (±$130) | $999 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Athens, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marathon County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Marathon County, Athens ranks 26 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 846 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 Athens
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | 34.4% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Town of Halsey | 4.1 mi | 35.0% (±70.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Johnson | 4.3 mi | 59.1% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rietbrock | 4.3 mi | 4.5% (±53.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bern | 5.0 mi | 46.6% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Holton | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±78.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deer Creek (Taylor County) | 8.9 mi | 5.0% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamburg (Marathon County) | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Goodrich | 9.0 mi | 88.5% (±50.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Goodrich, WI (88.5%).
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 Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Town of Eau Pleine (Marathon County) | 40.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 21 | Weston | 38.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 22 | Elderon | 38.5% (±34.7 points) |
| 23 | Town of Day | 35.5% (±35.2 points) |
| 24 | Kronenwetter | 35.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 25 | Town of Halsey | 35.0% (±70.6 points) |
| 26 | Athens | 34.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 27 | Stratford | 33.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 28 | Marathon City | 31.5% (±24.4 points) |
| 29 | Town of Elderon | 31.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 30 | Schofield | 30.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 31 | Spencer | 26.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 32 | Town of McMillan | 25.0% (±64.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Marathon 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 Athens
Are renters in Athens rent-burdened?
34.4% of renting households in Athens 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 Athens spend on rent?
The median renting household in Athens, WI spends 24.0% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens village, 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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