How many renters in Muskego, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Muskego, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.9% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±14.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Muskego
| Share of income spent on rent | Muskego | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±7.4 points) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.0% (±6.4 points) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.9% (±9.8 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.
Muskego against Waukesha County, its state and the nation
| Muskego | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±9.9 points) | 44.8% (±2.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.9% (±9.8 points) | 35.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±14.3 points) | 27.9% (±0.8 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,167 (±$10,009) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,313 (±$132) | $1,356 (±$22) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Muskego, 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, Muskego ranks 9 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 343 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 Muskego
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego | — | 51.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Wind Lake | 3.2 mi | 31.7% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bend | 3.6 mi | 72.9% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Norway | 5.2 mi | 29.2% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Tichigan | 5.6 mi | 71.6% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 6.3 mi | 52.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hales Corners | 6.5 mi | 49.2% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 6.7 mi | 25.5% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 7.0 mi | 37.6% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Norway, WI (29.2%), New Berlin, WI (37.6%).
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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dousman | 58.4% (±17.2 points) |
| 4 | Delafield | 57.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 5 | Oconomowoc | 56.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Delafield | 56.1% (±34.8 points) |
| 7 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 55.5% (±27.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Muskego
Are renters in Muskego rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Muskego 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 Muskego spend on rent?
The median renting household in Muskego, WI spends 34.5% (±14.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskego city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskego city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muskego 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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