How many renters in Eau Claire, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.7% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Eau Claire, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.7% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.5% (±3.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Eau Claire
| Share of income spent on rent | Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.8% (±3.3 points) | 19.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.4% (±3.3 points) | 17.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±2.7 points) | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±2.0 points) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±1.9 points) | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.5% (±3.7 points) | 31.3% | 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.
Eau Claire against Eau Claire County, its state and the nation
| Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.7% (±4.2 points) | 39.5% (±3.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.5% (±3.7 points) | 31.3% (±3.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±1.8 points) | 24.8% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,443 (±$3,290) | $52,214 (±$2,636) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 (±$39) | $1,064 (±$35) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Eau Claire, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (39.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Eau Claire County, Eau Claire ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 641 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 Eau Claire
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | — | 40.7% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Seymour (community) | 2.9 mi | 26.2% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altoona | 3.0 mi | 32.3% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 5.2 mi | 39.6% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hallie | 6.2 mi | 53.2% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheaton | 6.9 mi | 18.9% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 7.0 mi | 42.5% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hallie | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 7.6 mi | 29.0% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Wheaton, WI (18.9%).
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 Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Fairchild | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Ludington | 65.5% (±34.9 points) |
| 3 | Town of Drammen | 46.7% (±57.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Brunswick | 46.6% (±32.1 points) |
| 5 | Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 42.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 6 | Fairchild | 42.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 7 | Eau Claire | 40.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Bridge Creek | 40.3% (±39.4 points) |
| 9 | Augusta | 40.1% (±21.7 points) |
| 10 | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 39.6% (±23.1 points) |
| 11 | Altoona | 32.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 12 | Fall Creek | 30.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 29.0% (±37.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire
Are renters in Eau Claire rent-burdened?
40.7% of renting households in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire spend on rent?
The median renting household in Eau Claire, WI spends 25.1% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire 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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