How many renters in Monroe, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.4% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Monroe, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.4% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Monroe
| Share of income spent on rent | Monroe | Green County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.5% (±8.9 points) | 28.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±5.6 points) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.4% (±5.6 points) | 14.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±8.6 points) | 27.2% | 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.
Monroe against Green County, its state and the nation
| Monroe | Green County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.4% (±9.4 points) | 33.0% (±5.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±8.6 points) | 27.2% (±4.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% (±2.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,533 (±$9,804) | $41,182 (±$7,407) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $862 (±$38) | $867 (±$29) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Monroe, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Green County (33.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Green County, Monroe ranks 6 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 864 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 Monroe
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | — | 33.4% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Town of Monroe (Green County) | 3.0 mi | 12.8% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clarno | 3.9 mi | 18.7% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sylvester | 5.4 mi | 12.5% (±46.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jefferson (Green County) | 6.1 mi | 24.6% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jordan | 7.2 mi | 82.4% (±65.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cadiz | 7.9 mi | 13.0% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| Browntown | 7.9 mi | 9.5% (±56.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oneco Township | 8.4 mi | 26.1% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Cadiz, WI (13.0%).
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 Green County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Jordan | 82.4% (±65.2 points) |
| 2 | Town of Adams (Green County) | 60.0% (±90.7 points) |
| 3 | Brodhead | 58.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 4 | Town of New Glarus | 46.7% (±37.7 points) |
| 5 | New Glarus | 35.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 6 | Monroe | 33.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 7 | Monticello | 30.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Jefferson (Green County) | 24.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Spring Grove | 23.2% (±21.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Exeter | 22.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 11 | Albany | 19.9% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Clarno | 18.7% (±17.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Green 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 Monroe
Are renters in Monroe rent-burdened?
33.4% of renting households in Monroe 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 Monroe spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monroe, WI spends 23.0% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe 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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