How many renters in Delavan, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Delavan, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Delavan
| Share of income spent on rent | Delavan | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 12.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.7% (±8.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±11.2 points) | 17.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±7.7 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±5.7 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±12.7 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Delavan against Walworth County, its state and the nation
| Delavan | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±13.9 points) | 42.3% (±4.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±12.7 points) | 33.9% (±4.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±6.5 points) | 27.0% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,054 (±$15,559) | $51,325 (±$4,405) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,094 (±$78) | $1,150 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Delavan, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Walworth County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Walworth County, Delavan ranks 5 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 465 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 Delavan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan | — | 46.8% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Delavan Lake | 2.2 mi | 38.6% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delavan | 3.3 mi | 21.9% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Walworth | 4.3 mi | 26.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Darien | 4.7 mi | 26.4% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 4.8 mi | 29.3% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn | 5.5 mi | 40.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Bay | 5.6 mi | 20.1% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Sugar Creek | 6.1 mi | 8.4% (±26.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Delavan, WI (21.9%), Williams Bay, WI (20.1%), Town of Sugar Creek, WI (8.4%).
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 Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of East Troy | 72.7% (±40.7 points) |
| 2 | Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 54.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 3 | Whitewater | 51.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 4 | Walworth | 49.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 | Delavan | 46.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 6 | Lake Geneva | 46.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | East Troy | 45.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Geneva | 42.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Elkhorn | 40.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 10 | Genoa City | 39.2% (±27.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Richmond (Walworth County) | 37.3% (±38.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Walworth 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 Delavan
Are renters in Delavan rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Delavan 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 Delavan spend on rent?
The median renting household in Delavan, WI spends 28.3% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delavan 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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