What percentage of people rent in Ladysmith, WI?
47.0% (±6.3 points) of the occupied homes in Ladysmith, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 797 renting households against 897 that own their home.
In Ladysmith, the share of households that rent went from 41.6% in 2015–2019 to 47.0% in 2020–2024 (+5.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 47.0% (±6.3 points)
- Renting households
- 797 (±113)
- Median renter income
- $28,819 (±$10,308)
Who rents and who owns in Ladysmith
| Ladysmith | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 47.0% (±6.3 points) | 22.1% (±2.1 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 797 (±113) | 1,407 (±142) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 897 (±114) | 4,948 (±173) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $28,819 (±$10,308) | $35,334 (±$3,083) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,031 (±$19,352) | $68,968 (±$4,438) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Ladysmith, the renter share is higher than in Rusk County (22.1%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Rusk County, Ladysmith ranks 2 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 39 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Ladysmith has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.6% (±6.2 points) | 47.0% (±6.3 points) | +5.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $659 (±$86) | $882 (±$49) | +33.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,888 (±$3,138) | $41,719 (±$12,928) | +4.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Ladysmith
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | — | 47.0% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Town of Grant (Rusk County) | 3.6 mi | 9.2% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | 4.2 mi | 5.5% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Tony | 5.0 mi | 23.2% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Thornapple | 5.8 mi | 21.8% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Grow | 6.0 mi | 9.9% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Conrath | 6.1 mi | 63.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | 6.5 mi | 9.7% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Bruce | 8.8 mi | 32.0% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Grant (Rusk County), WI (9.2%), Town of Flambeau (Rusk County), WI (5.5%), Tony, WI (23.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Rusk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conrath | 63.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 2 | Ladysmith | 47.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 3 | Bruce | 32.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Town of Washington (Rusk County) | 30.0% (±18.3 points) |
| 5 | Tony | 23.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Hawkins | 21.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Thornapple | 21.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | Glen Flora | 21.4% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 33 places in Rusk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ladysmith
How many renters are there in Ladysmith?
Ladysmith has an estimated 797 (±113) renting households, 47.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Ladysmith?
In Ladysmith, the share of households that rent went from 41.6% in 2015–2019 to 47.0% in 2020–2024 (+5.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Ladysmith?
A renting household in Ladysmith has 1.6 people on average, against 2.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Ladysmith?
The median renting household in Ladysmith, WI has an income of $28,819 (±$10,308) a year, against $67,031 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Ladysmith city, Wisconsin (place:40850, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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