How many renters in Janesville, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±4.6 points) of renting households in Janesville, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±4.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Janesville
| Share of income spent on rent | Janesville | Rock County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±2.4 points) | 15.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±3.0 points) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±3.9 points) | 16.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±3.0 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±1.9 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±4.2 points) | 35.0% | 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.
Janesville against Rock County, its state and the nation
| Janesville | Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±4.6 points) | 43.0% (±3.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±4.2 points) | 35.0% (±2.8 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±1.6 points) | 26.7% (±1.2 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,628 (±$2,215) | $46,704 (±$1,851) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 (±$40) | $1,037 (±$27) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Janesville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Rock County (43.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Rock County, Janesville 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 611 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 Janesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | — | 41.8% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Town of Harmony (Rock County) | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Janesville | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of La Prairie | 5.2 mi | 40.5% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rock (Rock County) | 5.3 mi | 46.9% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 7.2 mi | 37.5% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fulton | 8.2 mi | 100.0% (±96.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Milton (Rock County) | 8.9 mi | 25.4% (±41.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Center (Rock County) | 9.0 mi | 52.1% (±42.6 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 Rock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Center (Rock County) | 52.1% (±42.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Lima (Rock County) | 50.9% (±38.2 points) |
| 5 | Beloit | 48.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Rock (Rock County) | 46.9% (±35.9 points) |
| 7 | Footville | 44.8% (±24.9 points) |
| 8 | Edgerton | 42.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 9 | Janesville | 41.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of La Prairie | 40.5% (±27.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Plymouth (Rock County) | 40.0% (±32.8 points) |
| 12 | Evansville | 38.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 13 | Milton | 37.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 14 | Town of Turtle | 37.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 15 | Town of Magnolia | 36.4% (±41.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Rock 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 Janesville
Are renters in Janesville rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Janesville 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 Janesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Janesville, WI spends 26.9% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville 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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