How many renters in Menomonee Falls, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.6% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Menomonee Falls, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.6% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Menomonee Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Menomonee Falls | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±5.4 points) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±5.0 points) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±4.4 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±3.8 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±2.5 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±6.0 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Menomonee Falls against Waukesha County, its state and the nation
| Menomonee Falls | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.6% (±6.5 points) | 44.8% (±2.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±6.0 points) | 35.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±3.0 points) | 27.9% (±0.8 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,134 (±$7,651) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,313 (±$149) | $1,356 (±$22) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Menomonee Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waukesha County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Waukesha County, Menomonee Falls ranks 14 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 475 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 Menomonee Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls | — | 46.6% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Lannon | 1.9 mi | 6.9% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| Butler | 4.3 mi | 37.9% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Germantown | 5.2 mi | 52.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sussex | 5.5 mi | 39.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mequon | 6.5 mi | 52.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon | 6.5 mi | 36.1% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield | 6.6 mi | 36.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Deer | 7.5 mi | 46.7% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lannon, WI (6.9%).
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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wales | 51.1% (±31.5 points) |
| 9 | Muskego | 51.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 50.9% (±13.9 points) |
| 11 | Lac La Belle | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 48.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 13 | Town of Brookfield | 47.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 14 | Menomonee Falls | 46.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 15 | Hartland | 43.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 16 | Sussex | 39.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 17 | Summit | 39.1% (±39.7 points) |
| 18 | Mukwonago | 38.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | North Prairie | 38.0% (±39.0 points) |
| 20 | Butler | 37.9% (±15.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Menomonee Falls
Are renters in Menomonee Falls rent-burdened?
46.6% of renting households in Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Menomonee Falls, WI spends 28.3% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menomonee Falls village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menomonee Falls village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menomonee Falls 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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