How many renters in Menasha, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Menasha, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Menasha
| Share of income spent on rent | Menasha | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±2.9 points) | 18.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±3.8 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±5.9 points) | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±6.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±5.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±7.1 points) | 32.0% | 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.
Menasha against Winnebago County, its state and the nation
| Menasha | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±8.7 points) | 41.2% (±3.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±7.1 points) | 32.0% (±2.6 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 26.1% (±1.2 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,304 (±$4,258) | $45,677 (±$3,321) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$58) | $965 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Menasha, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Winnebago County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Winnebago County, Menasha ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 520 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 Menasha
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha | — | 45.1% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Fox Crossing | 2.7 mi | 31.6% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Neenah | 4.0 mi | 63.3% (±73.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neenah | 4.2 mi | 43.0% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Appleton | 5.0 mi | 38.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grand Chute | 5.8 mi | 38.3% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kimberly | 5.8 mi | 30.7% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison | 6.7 mi | 50.5% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Combined Locks | 6.8 mi | 39.2% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Crossing, WI (31.6%).
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 Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Algoma | 85.7% (±39.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Neenah | 63.3% (±73.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Utica (Winnebago County) | 62.1% (±55.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Omro | 50.0% (±61.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Rushford | 50.0% (±31.4 points) |
| 6 | Menasha | 45.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Oshkosh | 44.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 8 | Neenah | 43.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Town of Clayton (Winnebago County) | 36.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 10 | Omro | 35.8% (±20.3 points) |
| 11 | Fox Crossing | 31.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Winneconne | 30.7% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Winnebago 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 Menasha
Are renters in Menasha rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in Menasha 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 Menasha spend on rent?
The median renting household in Menasha, WI spends 28.7% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menasha city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menasha city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menasha 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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