How many renters in Mauston, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.8% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Mauston, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.8% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.2% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mauston
| Share of income spent on rent | Mauston | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±7.6 points) | 22.8% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.4% (±9.4 points) | 18.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±5.7 points) | 9.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.8% (±10.2 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±7.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.2% (±8.9 points) | 26.9% | 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.
Mauston against Juneau County, its state and the nation
| Mauston | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.8% (±11.3 points) | 36.0% (±5.3 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.2% (±8.9 points) | 26.9% (±4.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±3.1 points) | 24.5% (±2.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,500 (±$9,912) | $48,489 (±$4,896) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$46) | $879 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Mauston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Juneau County (36.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Juneau County, Mauston ranks 18 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 906 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 Mauston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston | — | 32.8% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Town of Lindina | 3.3 mi | 52.0% (±71.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lemonweir | 3.7 mi | 48.1% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lisbon | 4.7 mi | 26.7% (±67.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lisbon | 6.6 mi | 33.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marion (Juneau County) | 6.7 mi | 54.2% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Summit (Juneau County) | 8.1 mi | 54.6% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Germantown (Juneau County) | 8.2 mi | 20.0% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seven Mile Creek | 8.5 mi | 100.0% (±45.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Seven Mile Creek, WI (100.0%).
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 Juneau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Orange | 46.2% (±76.9 points) |
| 13 | Elroy | 42.3% (±15.5 points) |
| 14 | Camp Douglas | 34.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 15 | Hustler | 33.4% (±26.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | New Lisbon | 33.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Wonewoc | 33.3% (±66.7 points) |
| 18 | Mauston | 32.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 19 | Necedah | 29.7% (±14.8 points) |
| 20 | Town of Lisbon | 26.7% (±67.8 points) |
| 21 | Town of Germantown (Juneau County) | 20.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 22 | Town of Armenia | 18.8% (±67.2 points) |
| 23 | Town of Fountain | 9.5% (±56.7 points) |
| 24 | Town of Necedah | 9.1% (±40.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Juneau 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 Mauston
Are renters in Mauston rent-burdened?
32.8% of renting households in Mauston 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 Mauston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mauston, WI spends 26.1% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mauston city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mauston city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mauston 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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