How many renters in Chippewa Falls, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.7% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Chippewa Falls, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.7% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.4% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chippewa Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±5.6 points) | 17.0% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.7% (±7.0 points) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±6.5 points) | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±6.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±3.7 points) | 9.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.4% (±7.6 points) | 32.3% | 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.
Chippewa Falls against Chippewa County, its state and the nation
| Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.7% (±8.5 points) | 41.8% (±5.9 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.4% (±7.6 points) | 32.3% (±4.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±2.7 points) | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,085 (±$4,697) | $45,681 (±$3,484) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $910 (±$51) | $963 (±$36) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Chippewa Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chippewa County (41.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chippewa County, Chippewa Falls ranks 15 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 675 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 Chippewa Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | — | 39.7% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Lake Hallie | 3.3 mi | 53.2% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hallie | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wissota | 4.9 mi | 28.0% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lafayette (Chippewa County) | 5.0 mi | 28.1% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Tilden | 5.7 mi | 6.8% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 7.6 mi | 29.0% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seymour (community) | 8.3 mi | 26.2% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheaton | 8.5 mi | 18.9% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Wheaton, WI (18.9%).
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 Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bloomer | 52.2% (±27.4 points) |
| 10 | Town of Estella | 50.0% (±110.4 points) |
| 11 | Cadott | 45.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Lake Holcombe | 43.8% (±26.1 points) |
| 13 | Stanley | 43.6% (±18.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Bloomer | 42.9% (±106.0 points) |
| 15 | Chippewa Falls | 39.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Town of Cleveland (Chippewa County) | 33.3% (±54.8 points) |
| 17 | Cornell | 29.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 18 | Town of Goetz | 29.4% (±40.5 points) |
| 19 | Town of Lafayette (Chippewa County) | 28.1% (±24.2 points) |
| 20 | Town of Woodmohr | 27.3% (±83.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Boyd | 18.9% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls
Are renters in Chippewa Falls rent-burdened?
39.7% of renting households in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chippewa Falls, WI spends 26.6% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa 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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