How many renters in Oconto, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.5% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Oconto, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.5% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.3% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.3% (±7.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oconto
| Share of income spent on rent | Oconto | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 34.2% (±13.3 points) | 25.6% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±7.5 points) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.6% (±4.5 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±7.0 points) | 6.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±5.7 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.3% (±11.7 points) | 32.4% | 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.
Oconto against Oconto County, its state and the nation
| Oconto | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | 41.8% (±7.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.3% (±11.7 points) | 32.4% (±6.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.3% (±7.8 points) | 24.1% (±3.5 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,333 (±$11,861) | $40,972 (±$6,971) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $785 (±$23) | $791 (±$30) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Oconto, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oconto County (41.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Oconto County, Oconto ranks 14 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 791 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 Oconto
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto | — | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Town of Oconto | 3.6 mi | 25.0% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little River | 5.3 mi | 10.0% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pensaukee | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stiles | 9.7 mi | 34.5% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lena | 9.7 mi | 40.7% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grover (Marinette County) | 11 mi | 9.6% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lena | 11 mi | 46.4% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pound | 12 mi | 41.9% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Oconto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Oconto Falls | 50.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Town of Riverview | 47.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of Lena | 46.4% (±59.8 points) |
| 11 | Town of Gillett | 46.2% (±78.4 points) |
| 12 | Lena | 40.7% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Morgan | 38.5% (±76.6 points) |
| 14 | Oconto | 36.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 15 | Suring | 35.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 16 | Town of Stiles | 34.5% (±55.9 points) |
| 17 | Town of Bagley | 33.3% (±88.2 points) |
| 18 | Town of Townsend | 30.8% (±77.3 points) |
| 19 | Town of Little Suamico | 27.7% (±41.1 points) |
| 20 | Town of Oconto | 25.0% (±51.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Oconto 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 Oconto
Are renters in Oconto rent-burdened?
36.5% of renting households in Oconto 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 Oconto spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oconto, WI spends 21.3% (±7.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto 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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