What percentage of people rent in Darien, WI?
19.3% (±8.0 points) of the occupied homes in Darien, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 94 renting households against 393 that own their home.
In Darien, the share of households that rent went from 26.4% in 2015–2019 to 19.3% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 19.3% (±8.0 points)
- Renting households
- 94 (±39)
- Median renter income
- $44,500 (±$19,656)
Who rents and who owns in Darien
| Darien | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 19.3% (±8.0 points) | 29.4% (±1.6 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 94 (±39) | 12,656 (±731) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 393 (±104) | 30,431 (±740) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $44,500 (±$19,656) | $51,325 (±$4,405) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,708 (±$16,868) | $100,861 (±$2,764) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Darien, the renter share is lower than in Walworth County (29.4%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Walworth County, Darien ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 595 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Darien has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.4% (±5.7 points) | 19.3% (±8.0 points) | −7.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 (±$119) | $900 (±$403) | −12.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,333 (±$7,848) | $63,194 (±$20,129) | −13.8% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Darien
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | — | 19.3% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Town of Darien | 1.7 mi | 17.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sharon (Walworth County) | 4.3 mi | 15.6% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delavan Lake | 4.6 mi | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delavan | 4.8 mi | 40.9% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Walworth | 4.9 mi | 21.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bradford | 6.0 mi | 11.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 7.0 mi | 38.0% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of Delavan | 7.1 mi | 13.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Delavan, WI (40.9%), Sharon, WI (38.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Delavan | 40.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 6 | East Troy | 38.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 | Sharon | 38.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Williams Bay | 22.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 9 | Town of Walworth | 21.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of Richmond (Walworth County) | 19.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 11 | Darien | 19.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Bloomfield | 18.6% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Darien | 17.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 14 | Town of Lyons | 17.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 15 | Town of Geneva | 17.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Linn | 15.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Sharon (Walworth County) | 15.6% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Walworth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Darien
How many renters are there in Darien?
Darien has an estimated 94 (±39) renting households, 19.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Darien?
In Darien, the share of households that rent went from 26.4% in 2015–2019 to 19.3% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Darien?
A renting household in Darien has 2.4 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Darien?
The median renting household in Darien, WI has an income of $44,500 (±$19,656) a year, against $70,708 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Darien village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Darien village, Wisconsin (place:18825, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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