How many renters in Manitowoc, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.1% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Manitowoc, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.1% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.0% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.6% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manitowoc
| Share of income spent on rent | Manitowoc | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.1% (±5.8 points) | 23.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.6% (±6.1 points) | 21.0% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±4.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±3.5 points) | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 4.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.0% (±4.4 points) | 26.2% | 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.
Manitowoc against Manitowoc County, its state and the nation
| Manitowoc | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.1% (±5.0 points) | 31.1% (±3.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.0% (±4.4 points) | 26.2% (±3.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.6% (±1.8 points) | 22.3% (±1.5 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,739 (±$5,231) | $45,441 (±$4,045) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $804 (±$42) | $797 (±$27) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Manitowoc, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Manitowoc County (31.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Manitowoc County, Manitowoc ranks 10 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 925 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 Manitowoc
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | — | 32.1% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Town of Manitowoc | 2.6 mi | 16.0% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Manitowoc Rapids | 3.9 mi | 30.8% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newton (Manitowoc County) | 6.0 mi | 25.0% (±59.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Two Rivers | 6.4 mi | 31.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kossuth | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±31.5 points) | Lower |
| Francis Creek | 7.4 mi | 93.8% (±33.1 points) | Higher |
| Whitelaw | 8.1 mi | 31.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Two Rivers | 8.3 mi | 40.0% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Kossuth, WI (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Francis Creek, WI (93.8%).
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 Manitowoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Gibson | 75.0% (±125.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Two Creeks | 66.7% (±108.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Schleswig | 64.4% (±37.3 points) |
| 7 | Maribel | 41.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 8 | Town of Two Rivers | 40.0% (±52.6 points) |
| 9 | Valders | 37.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 10 | Manitowoc | 32.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | St. Nazianz | 31.9% (±40.1 points) |
| 12 | Whitelaw | 31.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 13 | Two Rivers | 31.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 14 | Town of Manitowoc Rapids | 30.8% (±38.3 points) |
| 15 | Cleveland | 28.6% (±28.5 points) |
| 16 | Mishicot | 27.9% (±13.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc
Are renters in Manitowoc rent-burdened?
32.1% of renting households in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manitowoc, WI spends 22.6% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc 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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