How many renters in Hayward, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.7% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Hayward, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.7% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.1% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hayward
| Share of income spent on rent | Hayward | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±7.2 points) | 29.6% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 29.8% (±16.1 points) | 15.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±4.8 points) | 8.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.4% (±11.1 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±8.5 points) | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.1% (±10.7 points) | 24.8% | 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.
Hayward against Sawyer County, its state and the nation
| Hayward | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.7% (±13.7 points) | 34.9% (±7.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.1% (±10.7 points) | 24.8% (±5.6 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±4.6 points) | 22.5% (±3.7 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,947 (±$11,226) | $36,239 (±$3,843) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $829 (±$132) | $712 (±$48) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Hayward, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sawyer County (34.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sawyer County, Hayward ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 856 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 Hayward
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward | — | 33.7% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Town of Hayward | 4.2 mi | 50.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County) | 5.2 mi | 20.7% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stinnett | 6.0 mi | 4.3% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Round Lake | 6.3 mi | 18.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bass Lake (Washburn County) | 6.9 mi | 33.3% (±108.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lenroot | 8.5 mi | 46.7% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Frog Creek | 11 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stone Lake | 11 mi | 50.0% (±46.0 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 Sawyer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Town of Weirgor | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Ojibwa | 95.0% (±57.0 points) |
| 4 | Radisson | 64.3% (±30.8 points) |
| 5 | Town of Meadowbrook | 58.8% (±74.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Hayward | 50.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 7 | Town of Lenroot | 46.7% (±46.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Hayward | 33.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Hunter | 33.7% (±29.8 points) |
| 10 | Exeland | 33.3% (±21.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Winter | 29.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Winter | 29.4% (±25.6 points) |
| 13 | Town of Couderay | 28.6% (±21.5 points) |
| 14 | Town of Sand Lake (Sawyer County) | 22.6% (±41.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Sawyer 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 Hayward
Are renters in Hayward rent-burdened?
33.7% of renting households in Hayward 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 Hayward spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hayward, WI spends 25.8% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward 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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