How many renters in Cameron, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±17.2 points) of renting households in Cameron, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.2% (±13.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cameron
| Share of income spent on rent | Cameron | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.6% (±18.5 points) | 17.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±11.0 points) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±6.8 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.6% (±2.9 points) | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±17.0 points) | 29.6% | 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.
Cameron against Barron County, its state and the nation
| Cameron | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±17.2 points) | 44.8% (±6.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±17.0 points) | 29.6% (±5.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.2% (±13.1 points) | 27.9% (±1.9 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,313 (±$23,958) | $41,111 (±$2,732) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $982 (±$146) | $879 (±$37) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Cameron, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barron County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Barron County, Cameron ranks 16 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 542 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 Cameron
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | — | 44.2% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Town of Stanley | 2.0 mi | 59.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 4.9 mi | 51.5% (±51.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barron | 5.1 mi | 48.8% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Lake | 5.4 mi | 49.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barron | 6.0 mi | 21.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 6.9 mi | 64.3% (±73.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | 7.0 mi | 28.9% (±46.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chetek | 7.4 mi | 31.3% (±13.4 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 Barron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Prairie Farm | 53.7% (±24.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Prairie Lake | 51.5% (±51.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Almena | 50.0% (±20.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Dallas | 50.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 14 | Rice Lake | 49.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 15 | Barron | 48.8% (±24.7 points) |
| 16 | Cameron | 44.2% (±17.2 points) |
| 17 | Town of Cedar Lake | 42.9% (±74.7 points) |
| 18 | Town of Maple Plain | 40.9% (±45.9 points) |
| 19 | Town of Lakeland | 40.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 20 | Town of Arland | 38.5% (±31.7 points) |
| 21 | Town of Turtle Lake | 37.5% (±69.0 points) |
| 22 | Turtle Lake | 31.7% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Barron 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 Cameron
Are renters in Cameron rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Cameron 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 Cameron spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cameron, WI spends 25.2% (±13.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron 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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