How many renters in Brookfield, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.8% (±10.3 points) of renting households in Brookfield, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.8% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.0% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brookfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Brookfield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.4% (±6.0 points) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.4% (±8.8 points) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±4.3 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±5.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±3.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.0% (±9.5 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Brookfield against Waukesha County, its state and the nation
| Brookfield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.8% (±10.3 points) | 44.8% (±2.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.0% (±9.5 points) | 35.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±3.9 points) | 27.9% (±0.8 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $94,135 (±$18,269) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,886 (±$104) | $1,356 (±$22) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Brookfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waukesha County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Waukesha County, Brookfield ranks 23 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 775 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 Brookfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | — | 36.8% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Elm Grove | 1.9 mi | 37.6% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brookfield | 3.3 mi | 47.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 3.8 mi | 37.9% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 4.2 mi | 43.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Allis | 6.0 mi | 40.7% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 6.4 mi | 29.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 6.4 mi | 37.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 6.6 mi | 46.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Summit | 39.1% (±39.7 points) |
| 18 | Mukwonago | 38.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | North Prairie | 38.0% (±39.0 points) |
| 20 | Butler | 37.9% (±15.9 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Elm Grove | 37.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 21 (tie) | New Berlin | 37.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 23 | Brookfield | 36.8% (±10.3 points) |
| 24 | Lisbon | 36.1% (±40.7 points) |
| 25 | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 29.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 26 | Vernon | 25.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 27 | Town of Merton | 24.5% (±19.9 points) |
| 28 | Town of Oconomowoc | 22.9% (±16.7 points) |
| 29 | Eagle | 21.3% (±32.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Brookfield
Are renters in Brookfield rent-burdened?
36.8% of renting households in Brookfield 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 Brookfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brookfield, WI spends 24.3% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield 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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