How many renters in Eagle River, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
26.1% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Eagle River, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 26.1% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.8% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.2% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Eagle River
| Share of income spent on rent | Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.0% (±8.5 points) | 17.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.7% (±11.2 points) | 21.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.7% (±8.6 points) | 22.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.8% (±8.8 points) | 22.9% | 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.
Eagle River against Vilas County, its state and the nation
| Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 26.1% (±9.3 points) | 30.0% (±6.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.8% (±8.8 points) | 22.9% (±5.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.2% (±2.7 points) | 22.4% (±1.0 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,794 (±$17,739) | $42,318 (±$4,467) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$89) | $847 (±$65) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Eagle River, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vilas County (30.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Vilas County, Eagle River ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1122 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 Eagle River
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | — | 26.1% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 1.3 mi | 28.6% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 5.3 mi | 21.7% (±58.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 6.0 mi | 21.2% (±51.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conover | 9.4 mi | 24.0% (±58.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sugar Camp | 9.5 mi | 23.1% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Three Lakes | 9.8 mi | 67.4% (±20.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of St. Germain | 12 mi | 36.7% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Phelps | 12 mi | 66.7% (±30.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Three Lakes, WI (67.4%), Town of Phelps, WI (66.7%).
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 Vilas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Boulder Junction | 39.6% (±22.7 points) |
| 3 | Town of St. Germain | 36.7% (±20.4 points) |
| 4 | Town of Land O'Lakes | 35.9% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Arbor Vitae | 31.1% (±52.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 28.6% (±26.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Lac du Flambeau | 27.1% (±13.2 points) |
| 8 | Eagle River | 26.1% (±9.3 points) |
| 9 | Town of Conover | 24.0% (±58.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Plum Lake | 22.2% (±91.5 points) |
| 11 | Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 21.7% (±58.6 points) |
| 12 | Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 21.2% (±51.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Manitowish Waters | 10.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Town of Presque Isle | 0.0% (±93.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Vilas 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 Eagle River
Are renters in Eagle River rent-burdened?
26.1% of renting households in Eagle River 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 Eagle River spend on rent?
The median renting household in Eagle River, WI spends 21.2% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River 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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