How many renters in Fort Atkinson, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.0% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Fort Atkinson, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.0% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.2% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.2% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Atkinson
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.7% (±8.6 points) | 22.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±5.7 points) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±6.6 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.8% (±7.0 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.2% (±9.2 points) | 30.0% | 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.
Fort Atkinson against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.0% (±11.6 points) | 38.9% (±4.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.2% (±9.2 points) | 30.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.2% (±4.5 points) | 24.4% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,436 (±$15,449) | $56,288 (±$6,943) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $961 (±$41) | $1,035 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Fort Atkinson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (38.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Fort Atkinson ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 604 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 Fort Atkinson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | — | 42.0% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Town of Koshkonong | 2.1 mi | 41.5% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 4.5 mi | 29.5% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 5.8 mi | 44.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hebron | 6.5 mi | 24.0% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Koshkonong | 6.5 mi | 54.8% (±57.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 6.6 mi | 71.7% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cold Spring | 7.1 mi | 21.4% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 7.5 mi | 50.0% (±52.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 71.7% (±30.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 50.0% (±52.1 points) |
| 3 | Sullivan | 47.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson | 44.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 5 | Fort Atkinson | 42.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 6 | Palmyra | 41.7% (±24.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Koshkonong | 41.5% (±25.9 points) |
| 8 | Watertown | 40.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Lake Mills | 39.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 10 | Town of Milford | 37.8% (±51.6 points) |
| 11 | Waterloo | 36.6% (±19.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Jefferson 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 Fort Atkinson
Are renters in Fort Atkinson rent-burdened?
42.0% of renting households in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Atkinson, WI spends 25.2% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson 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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