How many renters in McFarland, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.4% (±15.1 points) of renting households in McFarland, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.4% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.6% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in McFarland
| Share of income spent on rent | McFarland | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.9% (±8.9 points) | 11.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±4.6 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±8.4 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±7.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.8% (±4.0 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.6% (±14.6 points) | 38.6% | 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.
McFarland against Dane County, its state and the nation
| McFarland | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.4% (±15.1 points) | 47.9% (±1.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.6% (±14.6 points) | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±8.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,329 (±$4,653) | $56,374 (±$1,531) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,458 (±$105) | $1,398 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In McFarland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dane County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dane County, McFarland ranks 20 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 451 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 McFarland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland | — | 47.4% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Town of Blooming Grove | 1.9 mi | 15.3% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Monona | 3.5 mi | 47.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dunn (Dane County) | 3.5 mi | 63.4% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pleasant Springs | 5.7 mi | 4.0% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Cottage Grove | 6.1 mi | 40.3% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove | 6.4 mi | 37.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stoughton | 7.3 mi | 42.8% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fitchburg | 7.5 mi | 49.5% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Blooming Grove, WI (15.3%), Town of Pleasant Springs, WI (4.0%).
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 Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fitchburg | 49.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 15 | Town of Berry | 49.4% (±37.2 points) |
| 16 | Town of Burke | 48.8% (±37.4 points) |
| 17 | Cross Plains | 47.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Monona | 47.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Primrose | 47.8% (±35.0 points) |
| 20 | McFarland | 47.4% (±15.1 points) |
| 21 | Sun Prairie | 45.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 22 | Town of Dunkirk | 45.3% (±44.6 points) |
| 23 | Town of Blue Mounds | 44.3% (±27.2 points) |
| 24 | Town of Westport | 43.2% (±25.4 points) |
| 25 | Blue Mounds | 43.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cambridge | 42.8% (±15.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 McFarland
Are renters in McFarland rent-burdened?
47.4% of renting households in McFarland 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 McFarland spend on rent?
The median renting household in McFarland, WI spends 28.8% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McFarland village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McFarland village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McFarland village, 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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