How many renters in Onalaska, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.6% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Onalaska, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.6% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.5% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Onalaska
| Share of income spent on rent | Onalaska | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.3% (±8.0 points) | 15.8% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±4.2 points) | 13.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±4.9 points) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±5.3 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±6.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.5% (±7.9 points) | 35.5% | 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.
Onalaska against La Crosse County, its state and the nation
| Onalaska | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.6% (±10.2 points) | 43.6% (±3.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.5% (±7.9 points) | 35.5% (±3.5 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±3.1 points) | 27.6% (±1.2 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,750 (±$14,750) | $49,338 (±$2,203) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,130 (±$104) | $1,059 (±$31) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Onalaska, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from La Crosse County (43.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In La Crosse County, Onalaska ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 706 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 Onalaska
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska | — | 38.6% (±10.2 points) | — |
| French Island | 3.5 mi | 17.6% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Onalaska | 4.4 mi | 86.0% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Campbell | 4.5 mi | 17.6% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| La Crosse | 4.6 mi | 47.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Medary | 4.7 mi | 28.6% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Salem | 5.9 mi | 30.2% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brice Prairie | 6.1 mi | 59.3% (±71.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamilton | 6.4 mi | 6.5% (±30.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: French Island, WI (17.6%), Town of Campbell, WI (17.6%), Town of Hamilton, WI (6.5%).
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 La Crosse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Farmington (La Crosse County) | 100.0% (±93.2 points) |
| 2 | Town of Onalaska | 86.0% (±64.6 points) |
| 3 | Town of Burns | 50.0% (±54.4 points) |
| 4 | Holmen | 47.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 5 | La Crosse | 47.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Washington (La Crosse County) | 40.0% (±51.1 points) |
| 7 | Onalaska | 38.6% (±10.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Shelby | 35.7% (±38.2 points) |
| 9 | Town of Barre | 34.9% (±27.3 points) |
| 10 | Bangor | 31.9% (±18.7 points) |
| 11 | West Salem | 30.2% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 | Town of Medary | 28.6% (±35.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of Bangor | 20.0% (±69.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in La Crosse 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 Onalaska
Are renters in Onalaska rent-burdened?
38.6% of renting households in Onalaska 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 Onalaska spend on rent?
The median renting household in Onalaska, WI spends 26.0% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onalaska city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onalaska city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onalaska 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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