How many renters in Black River Falls, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Black River Falls, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.5% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Black River Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Black River Falls | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.4% (±14.1 points) | 23.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±13.8 points) | 18.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±8.4 points) | 11.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±12.8 points) | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±8.0 points) | 6.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.5% (±13.5 points) | 32.2% | 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.
Black River Falls against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Black River Falls | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±15.7 points) | 38.7% (±7.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.5% (±13.5 points) | 32.2% (±6.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±7.3 points) | 23.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,611 (±$34,563) | $43,469 (±$6,371) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $543 (±$233) | $787 (±$42) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Black River Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (38.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Black River Falls ranks 8 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 671 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 Black River Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls | — | 39.9% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Town of Brockway | 3.6 mi | 37.3% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adams (Jackson County) | 3.9 mi | 36.1% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Albion (Jackson County) | 6.3 mi | 45.9% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Manchester (Jackson County) | 7.2 mi | 78.9% (±61.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hixton | 8.3 mi | 32.1% (±52.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Irving | 9.0 mi | 11.1% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alma (Jackson County) | 9.9 mi | 64.0% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma Center | 10 mi | 10.0% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alma Center, WI (10.0%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Melrose | 73.4% (±32.6 points) |
| 3 | Town of Northfield | 70.0% (±88.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Alma (Jackson County) | 64.0% (±68.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of North Bend | 50.0% (±50.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Albion (Jackson County) | 45.9% (±36.0 points) |
| 7 | Taylor | 41.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 8 | Black River Falls | 39.9% (±15.7 points) |
| 9 | Hixton | 38.5% (±41.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Cleveland (Jackson County) | 38.1% (±62.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Franklin (Jackson County) | 37.5% (±54.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Brockway | 37.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Garden Valley | 36.4% (±91.2 points) |
| 14 | Town of Adams (Jackson County) | 36.1% (±31.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Jackson 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 Black River Falls
Are renters in Black River Falls rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Black River Falls, WI spends 25.0% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black River Falls 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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