How many renters in Elkhorn, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.4% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Elkhorn, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.4% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.1% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elkhorn
| Share of income spent on rent | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±5.8 points) | 12.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.5% (±8.2 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.1% (±9.7 points) | 17.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±4.1 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.1% (±9.8 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.
Elkhorn against Walworth County, its state and the nation
| Elkhorn | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.4% (±10.4 points) | 42.3% (±4.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.1% (±9.8 points) | 33.9% (±4.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±3.4 points) | 27.0% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,196 (±$18,397) | $51,325 (±$4,405) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,034 (±$114) | $1,150 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Elkhorn, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Walworth County, Elkhorn ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 646 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 Elkhorn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | — | 40.4% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Town of Lafayette (Walworth County) | 4.1 mi | 31.6% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Geneva | 4.1 mi | 42.4% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sugar Creek | 4.7 mi | 8.4% (±26.7 points) | Lower |
| Como | 4.8 mi | 45.6% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delavan | 5.0 mi | 21.9% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Delavan | 5.5 mi | 46.8% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Bay | 6.4 mi | 20.1% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delavan Lake | 6.7 mi | 38.6% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Sugar Creek, WI (8.4%), Town of Delavan, WI (21.9%).
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 Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Sharon | 34.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 | Town of Lafayette (Walworth County) | 31.6% (±19.0 points) |
| 14 | Darien | 29.3% (±26.5 points) |
| 15 | Town of Whitewater | 27.0% (±50.8 points) |
Showing 13 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 Elkhorn
Are renters in Elkhorn rent-burdened?
40.4% of renting households in Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elkhorn, WI spends 24.5% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn 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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