How many renters in Green Bay, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±3.7 points) of renting households in Green Bay, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±3.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.5% (±3.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Green Bay
| Share of income spent on rent | Green Bay | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±3.0 points) | 18.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±3.0 points) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±2.4 points) | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±1.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±2.1 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.5% (±3.1 points) | 31.0% | 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.
Green Bay against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Green Bay | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±3.7 points) | 41.0% (±2.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.5% (±3.1 points) | 31.0% (±2.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±1.7 points) | 25.7% (±1.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,409 (±$3,097) | $49,490 (±$2,821) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $932 (±$37) | $1,031 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Green Bay, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, Green Bay ranks 6 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 530 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 Green Bay
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | — | 44.5% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Allouez | 3.9 mi | 51.8% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 4.5 mi | 34.7% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Howard | 5.3 mi | 36.8% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashwaubenon | 5.8 mi | 50.9% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scott (Brown County) | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ledgeview | 6.6 mi | 33.3% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suamico | 7.6 mi | 35.9% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Pere | 7.8 mi | 31.6% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellevue, WI (34.7%), De Pere, WI (31.6%).
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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Holland (Brown County) | 84.1% (±25.6 points) |
| 2 | Allouez | 51.8% (±25.2 points) |
| 3 | Ashwaubenon | 50.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 4 | Pulaski | 48.1% (±26.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Morrison | 45.6% (±32.1 points) |
| 6 | Green Bay | 44.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 | Town of Rockland (Brown County) | 44.0% (±32.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Wrightstown | 37.0% (±43.5 points) |
| 9 | Howard | 36.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Humboldt | 36.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 11 | Suamico | 35.9% (±23.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Glenmore | 35.6% (±36.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Brown 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 Green Bay
Are renters in Green Bay rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Green Bay 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 Green Bay spend on rent?
The median renting household in Green Bay, WI spends 27.3% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay 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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