How many renters in Montello, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±17.2 points) of renting households in Montello, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±7.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montello
| Share of income spent on rent | Montello | Marquette County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±8.6 points) | 19.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.8% (±17.2 points) | 11.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±5.9 points) | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±6.2 points) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±9.1 points) | 10.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±14.6 points) | 28.9% | 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.
Montello against Marquette County, its state and the nation
| Montello | Marquette County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±17.2 points) | 39.2% (±7.2 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±14.6 points) | 28.9% (±6.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±7.8 points) | 25.1% (±2.0 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,085 (±$6,935) | $38,854 (±$7,069) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $638 (±$97) | $800 (±$38) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Montello, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marquette County (39.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marquette County, Montello ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 531 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 Montello
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montello | — | 44.5% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Town of Montello | 2.0 mi | 34.9% (±44.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Packwaukee | 4.3 mi | 75.0% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Shields (Marquette County) | 4.5 mi | 84.4% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Harris | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mecan | 6.5 mi | 20.0% (±81.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Buffalo (Marquette County) | 7.5 mi | 19.2% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Endeavor | 8.8 mi | 15.2% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Marquette | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Endeavor, WI (15.2%).
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 Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Shields (Marquette County) | 84.4% (±49.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Newton (Marquette County) | 77.8% (±48.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Packwaukee | 75.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 4 | Neshkoro | 69.6% (±35.4 points) |
| 5 | Town of Oxford | 53.8% (±82.8 points) |
| 6 | Montello | 44.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 7 | Oxford | 41.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 8 | Westfield | 36.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Douglas | 35.0% (±45.4 points) |
| 10 | Town of Montello | 34.9% (±44.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Springfield (Marquette County) | 28.0% (±53.5 points) |
| 12 | Town of Mecan | 20.0% (±81.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Marquette 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 Montello
Are renters in Montello rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Montello 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 Montello spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montello, WI spends 27.1% (±7.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montello city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montello city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montello 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 Montello city, Wisconsin (place:53875, in state:55).
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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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