How many renters in DeForest, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.2% (±12.6 points) of renting households in DeForest, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.2% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.3% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in DeForest
| Share of income spent on rent | DeForest | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.5% (±10.1 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.0% (±13.6 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.8% (±12.2 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.3% (±12.1 points) | 38.6% | 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.
DeForest against Dane County, its state and the nation
| DeForest | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.2% (±12.6 points) | 47.9% (±1.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.3% (±12.1 points) | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,269 (±$13,294) | $56,374 (±$1,531) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442 (±$143) | $1,398 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In DeForest, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Dane County (47.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dane County, DeForest ranks 45 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1028 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 DeForest
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest | — | 29.2% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Windsor | 3.5 mi | 32.3% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burke | 4.0 mi | 48.8% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vienna | 4.4 mi | 53.5% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Westport | 5.9 mi | 43.2% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waunakee | 5.9 mi | 36.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Prairie | 6.3 mi | 45.9% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Leeds | 6.8 mi | 2.5% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 7.6 mi | 11.8% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sun Prairie, WI (45.9%).
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 Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Windsor | 32.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 40 | Town of Springdale | 31.8% (±29.5 points) |
| 41 | Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | 31.7% (±51.0 points) |
| 42 | Black Earth | 30.7% (±16.9 points) |
| 43 | Belleville | 30.4% (±17.7 points) |
| 44 | Town of Vermont | 30.0% (±49.6 points) |
| 45 | DeForest | 29.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 46 | Town of Mazomanie | 26.3% (±61.6 points) |
| 47 | Town of Christiana (Dane County) | 25.6% (±48.4 points) |
| 48 | Town of Oregon | 23.8% (±48.8 points) |
| 49 | Town of Sun Prairie | 17.5% (±36.4 points) |
| 50 | Town of Blooming Grove | 15.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 51 | Town of Cross Plains | 15.0% (±59.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 DeForest
Are renters in DeForest rent-burdened?
29.2% of renting households in DeForest 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 DeForest spend on rent?
The median renting household in DeForest, WI spends 24.6% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeForest village, 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 DeForest village, Wisconsin (place:19350, 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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