What percentage of people rent in Avoca, WI?
20.4% (±7.9 points) of the occupied homes in Avoca, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 41 renting households against 160 that own their home.
In Avoca, the share of households that rent went from 43.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.4% in 2020–2024 (−23.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.4% (±7.9 points)
- Renting households
- 41 (±18)
- Median renter income
- $44,531 (±$9,060)
Who rents and who owns in Avoca
| Avoca | Iowa County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.4% (±7.9 points) | 22.6% (±2.0 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 41 (±18) | 2,290 (±213) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 160 (±29) | 7,828 (±193) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.8 (±1.2) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $44,531 (±$9,060) | $47,240 (±$5,194) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $65,000 (±$13,104) | $93,599 (±$3,523) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Avoca, the renter share is not measurably different from Iowa County (22.6%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Iowa County, Avoca ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 550 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Avoca has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.6% (±11.7 points) | 20.4% (±7.9 points) | −23.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $699 (±$34) | $908 (±$215) | +29.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,838 (±$6,271) | $53,750 (±$15,420) | +28.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Avoca
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca | — | 20.4% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Town of Pulaski | 2.5 mi | 23.2% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Orion | 5.0 mi | 9.5% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Muscoda | 5.3 mi | 27.3% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Buena Vista (Richland County) | 5.4 mi | 13.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clyde | 5.9 mi | 12.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Rock | 6.3 mi | 28.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Muscoda | 8.3 mi | 11.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Highland (Iowa County) | 9.0 mi | 9.7% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Orion, WI (9.5%), Town of Highland (Iowa County), WI (9.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Iowa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hollandale | 29.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 | Rewey | 25.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 6 | Town of Mifflin | 24.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 7 | Town of Pulaski | 23.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 8 | Highland | 21.5% (±6.9 points) |
| 9 | Barneveld | 21.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Avoca | 20.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 11 | Linden | 19.4% (±11.1 points) |
| 12 | Ridgeway | 17.7% (±7.9 points) |
| 13 | Arena | 17.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 14 | Town of Arena | 16.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 15 | Town of Wyoming (Iowa County) | 16.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 16 | Town of Brigham | 14.4% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Iowa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Avoca
How many renters are there in Avoca?
Avoca has an estimated 41 (±18) renting households, 20.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Avoca?
In Avoca, the share of households that rent went from 43.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.4% in 2020–2024 (−23.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Avoca?
A renting household in Avoca has 2.8 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Avoca?
The median renting household in Avoca, WI has an income of $44,531 (±$9,060) a year, against $65,000 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Avoca village, Wisconsin (place:04025, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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