How many renters in Middleton, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.6% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Middleton, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.6% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middleton
| Share of income spent on rent | Middleton | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±3.6 points) | 11.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±3.8 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.3% (±6.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±4.1 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±5.1 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.
Middleton against Dane County, its state and the nation
| Middleton | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.6% (±6.5 points) | 47.9% (±1.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±5.1 points) | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,023 (±$7,971) | $56,374 (±$1,531) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,437 (±$74) | $1,398 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Middleton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Dane County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dane County, Middleton ranks 31 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 678 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 Middleton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | — | 39.6% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Shorewood Hills | 3.6 mi | 54.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Middleton | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±29.8 points) | Lower |
| Madison | 4.1 mi | 50.3% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Town of Springfield (Dane County) | 4.3 mi | 8.7% (±21.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Westport | 5.8 mi | 43.2% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waunakee | 6.1 mi | 36.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Bluff | 6.9 mi | 56.1% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Plains | 7.1 mi | 47.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Middleton, WI (0.0%), Town of Springfield (Dane County), WI (8.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Madison, WI (50.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Blue Mounds | 43.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cambridge | 42.8% (±15.9 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Stoughton | 42.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 28 | Mazomanie | 42.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 29 | Verona | 41.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 30 | Town of Cottage Grove | 40.3% (±39.9 points) |
| 31 | Middleton | 39.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 37.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Town of Perry | 37.5% (±98.0 points) |
| 34 | Dane | 37.4% (±23.4 points) |
| 35 | Waunakee | 36.9% (±15.4 points) |
| 36 | Deerfield | 33.8% (±25.0 points) |
| 37 | Town of Bristol | 33.7% (±34.0 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 Middleton
Are renters in Middleton rent-burdened?
39.6% of renting households in Middleton 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 Middleton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middleton, WI spends 25.7% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Middleton city, Wisconsin (place:51575, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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