How many renters in Cornell, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.9% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Cornell, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.9% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.1% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cornell
| Share of income spent on rent | Cornell | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±7.7 points) | 17.0% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±6.2 points) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 29.3% (±16.0 points) | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.7% (±12.4 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.1% (±11.3 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.
Cornell against Chippewa County, its state and the nation
| Cornell | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.9% (±12.7 points) | 41.8% (±5.9 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.1% (±11.3 points) | 32.3% (±4.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±2.7 points) | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,667 (±$8,022) | $45,681 (±$3,484) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $798 (±$104) | $963 (±$36) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Cornell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chippewa County (41.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chippewa County, Cornell ranks 17 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1005 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 Cornell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell | — | 29.9% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Town of Estella | 1.6 mi | 50.0% (±110.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lake Holcombe | 6.0 mi | 43.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cleveland (Chippewa County) | 6.1 mi | 33.3% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Birch Creek | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±87.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Arthur | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ruby | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±87.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colburn (Chippewa County) | 9.0 mi | 12.5% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Anson | 11 mi | 80.0% (±24.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Anson, WI (80.0%).
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 Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Wheaton | 18.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 23 | Town of Edson | 14.3% (±48.6 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 Cornell
Are renters in Cornell rent-burdened?
29.9% of renting households in Cornell 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 Cornell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cornell, WI spends 24.9% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cornell city, Wisconsin (place:17100, in state:55).
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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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