How many renters in Lake Geneva, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Lake Geneva, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lake Geneva
| Share of income spent on rent | Lake Geneva | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±5.1 points) | 12.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±5.0 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.4% (±7.1 points) | 17.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±6.7 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±7.3 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±9.1 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Lake Geneva against Walworth County, its state and the nation
| Lake Geneva | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±11.7 points) | 42.3% (±4.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±9.1 points) | 33.9% (±4.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±3.2 points) | 27.0% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,688 (±$10,716) | $51,325 (±$4,405) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,389 (±$111) | $1,150 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Lake Geneva, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Walworth County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Walworth County, Lake Geneva ranks 6 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 482 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 Lake Geneva
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva | — | 46.2% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Como | 3.6 mi | 45.6% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Geneva | 4.1 mi | 42.4% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyons | 4.5 mi | 14.2% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Bloomfield | 4.6 mi | 18.3% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Linn | 4.6 mi | 21.5% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bloomfield (Walworth County) | 5.6 mi | 17.9% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Lyons | 5.7 mi | 55.9% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Bay | 6.0 mi | 20.1% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Lyons, WI (14.2%), Bloomfield, WI (18.3%), Town of Bloomfield (Walworth County), WI (17.9%).
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 Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of East Troy | 72.7% (±40.7 points) |
| 2 | Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 54.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 3 | Whitewater | 51.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 4 | Walworth | 49.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 | Delavan | 46.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 6 | Lake Geneva | 46.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | East Troy | 45.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Geneva | 42.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Elkhorn | 40.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 10 | Genoa City | 39.2% (±27.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Richmond (Walworth County) | 37.3% (±38.4 points) |
| 12 | Sharon | 34.0% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Walworth 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 Lake Geneva
Are renters in Lake Geneva rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lake Geneva, WI spends 28.6% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Geneva city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Geneva city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Geneva 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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