How many renters in Medford, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.8% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Medford, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.8% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.1% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.9% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Medford
| Share of income spent on rent | Medford | Taylor County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±5.7 points) | 21.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±6.8 points) | 10.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.7% (±12.5 points) | 19.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.3% (±9.7 points) | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.7% (±9.5 points) | 11.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.1% (±9.6 points) | 23.1% | 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.
Medford against Taylor County, its state and the nation
| Medford | Taylor County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.8% (±13.5 points) | 35.0% (±8.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.1% (±9.6 points) | 23.1% (±6.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.9% (±3.9 points) | 24.6% (±2.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,400 (±$11,158) | $44,006 (±$6,417) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $846 (±$83) | $823 (±$59) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Medford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Taylor County (35.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Taylor County, Medford ranks 8 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 777 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 Medford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | — | 36.8% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Town of Medford | 2.6 mi | 41.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stetsonville | 4.3 mi | 11.4% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little Black | 4.6 mi | 55.6% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deer Creek (Taylor County) | 5.8 mi | 5.0% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Browning | 6.2 mi | 9.5% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hammel | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Chelsea | 8.5 mi | 40.0% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Holway | 8.8 mi | 25.0% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Taylor County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Town of Jump River | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Town of Molitor | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 | Town of Goodrich | 88.5% (±50.8 points) |
| 5 | Town of Little Black | 55.6% (±27.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Medford | 41.9% (±25.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Chelsea | 40.0% (±31.1 points) |
| 8 | Medford | 36.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Gilman | 32.4% (±16.0 points) |
| 10 | Rib Lake | 30.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of McKinley (Taylor County) | 28.6% (±70.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Westboro | 28.6% (±71.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Lublin | 25.0% (±30.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of Holway | 25.0% (±37.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Taylor 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 Medford
Are renters in Medford rent-burdened?
36.8% of renting households in Medford 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 Medford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Medford, WI spends 25.9% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford 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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