How many renters in Delafield, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Delafield, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.6% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Delafield
| Share of income spent on rent | Delafield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±6.1 points) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±7.5 points) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±5.2 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±7.4 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±7.4 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.6% (±13.3 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Delafield against Waukesha County, its state and the nation
| Delafield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±15.2 points) | 44.8% (±2.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.6% (±13.3 points) | 35.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±5.8 points) | 27.9% (±0.8 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,845 (±$7,114) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,457 (±$101) | $1,356 (±$22) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Delafield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waukesha County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Waukesha County, Delafield ranks 4 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 245 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 Delafield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delafield | — | 57.4% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Nashotah | 1.8 mi | 16.7% (±62.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delafield | 2.4 mi | 56.1% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland | 3.6 mi | 43.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chenequa | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 4.0 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wales | 4.4 mi | 51.1% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 4.7 mi | 39.1% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Okauchee Lake | 4.8 mi | 4.6% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Okauchee Lake, WI (4.6%).
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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend | 72.9% (±53.6 points) |
| 2 | Oconomowoc Lake | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 3 | Dousman | 58.4% (±17.2 points) |
| 4 | Delafield | 57.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 5 | Oconomowoc | 56.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Delafield | 56.1% (±34.8 points) |
| 7 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 55.5% (±27.1 points) |
| 8 | Wales | 51.1% (±31.5 points) |
| 9 | Muskego | 51.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 50.9% (±13.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Delafield
Are renters in Delafield rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Delafield 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 Delafield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Delafield, WI spends 33.8% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delafield city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delafield city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delafield 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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