How many renters in Beaver Dam, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.8% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Beaver Dam, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.8% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.8% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.7% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Beaver Dam
| Share of income spent on rent | Beaver Dam | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.3% (±7.1 points) | 21.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.1% (±5.4 points) | 19.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±3.6 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±4.2 points) | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.8% (±5.7 points) | 27.2% | 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.
Beaver Dam against Dodge County, its state and the nation
| Beaver Dam | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.8% (±7.2 points) | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.8% (±5.7 points) | 27.2% (±3.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.7% (±2.7 points) | 22.9% (±1.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,761 (±$7,747) | $49,583 (±$2,647) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $959 (±$42) | $988 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Beaver Dam, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dodge County (34.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dodge County, Beaver Dam ranks 15 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 834 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 Beaver Dam
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | — | 34.8% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Town of Beaver Dam | 1.8 mi | 28.4% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oak Grove (Dodge County) | 5.5 mi | 56.5% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Westford (Dodge County) | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±96.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burnett | 6.8 mi | 37.9% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Calamus | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Trenton (Dodge County) | 7.1 mi | 8.8% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Lake | 7.7 mi | 18.1% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Juneau | 7.8 mi | 39.3% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Lake, WI (18.1%).
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 Dodge County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Town of Lebanon (Dodge County) | 41.4% (±26.0 points) |
| 10 | Randolph | 41.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 11 | Horicon | 40.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Juneau | 39.3% (±19.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Burnett | 37.9% (±26.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Hustisford | 36.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 15 | Beaver Dam | 34.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 16 | Waupun | 28.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 17 | Town of Clyman | 28.6% (±33.5 points) |
| 18 | Town of Beaver Dam | 28.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 19 | Iron Ridge | 28.2% (±32.9 points) |
| 20 | Mayville | 27.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 21 | Neosho | 27.1% (±21.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dodge 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 Beaver Dam
Are renters in Beaver Dam rent-burdened?
34.8% of renting households in Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam spend on rent?
The median renting household in Beaver Dam, WI spends 22.7% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam 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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