How many renters in Jefferson, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Jefferson, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.1% (±11.4 points) | 22.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.2% (±7.6 points) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±5.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±6.0 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±11.9 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.
Jefferson against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±13.3 points) | 38.9% (±4.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±11.9 points) | 30.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±7.3 points) | 24.4% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,831 (±$21,410) | $56,288 (±$6,943) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071 (±$54) | $1,035 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson, 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, Jefferson ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 545 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 Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | — | 44.1% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 2.4 mi | 29.5% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Aztalan | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Creek | 5.5 mi | 14.1% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Fort Atkinson | 5.8 mi | 42.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | 6.3 mi | 12.0% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Hebron | 6.4 mi | 24.0% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mills | 7.1 mi | 39.4% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 7.1 mi | 71.7% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson Creek, WI (14.1%), Town of Farmington (Jefferson County), WI (12.0%).
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) |
Showing 10 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 Jefferson
Are renters in Jefferson rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Jefferson 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 Jefferson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson, WI spends 26.5% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson 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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