How many renters in Germantown, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.2% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Germantown, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.2% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.2% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Germantown
| Share of income spent on rent | Germantown | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±6.3 points) | 18.8% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.9% (±6.6 points) | 12.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±4.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.1 points) | 9.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±5.9 points) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.2% (±9.2 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Germantown against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Germantown | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.2% (±10.9 points) | 46.4% (±4.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.2% (±9.2 points) | 35.6% (±4.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±4.2 points) | 28.0% (±2.0 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,358 (±$8,423) | $57,569 (±$4,672) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355 (±$109) | $1,153 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Germantown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Germantown ranks 4 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 321 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 Germantown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | — | 52.2% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Town of Germantown (Washington County) | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 5.2 mi | 46.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±29.6 points) | Lower |
| Lannon | 5.6 mi | 6.9% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| Mequon | 5.8 mi | 52.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 6.2 mi | 36.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 6.5 mi | 67.3% (±63.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thiensville | 7.5 mi | 47.6% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richfield, WI (0.0%), Lannon, WI (6.9%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 67.3% (±63.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of West Bend | 61.7% (±21.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Hartford | 53.1% (±59.2 points) |
| 4 | Germantown | 52.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 | West Bend | 50.6% (±8.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Polk | 48.2% (±38.9 points) |
| 7 | Hartford | 47.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 8 | Town of Trenton (Washington County) | 47.7% (±44.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Wayne (Washington County) | 44.5% (±46.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Barton | 42.6% (±35.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Washington 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 Germantown
Are renters in Germantown rent-burdened?
52.2% of renting households in Germantown 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 Germantown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Germantown, WI spends 31.1% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Germantown village, Wisconsin (place:28875, in state:55).
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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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