How many renters in Oshkosh, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±4.6 points) of renting households in Oshkosh, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±4.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.6% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oshkosh
| Share of income spent on rent | Oshkosh | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.3% (±3.2 points) | 18.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±2.4 points) | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±2.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.6% (±3.8 points) | 32.0% | 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.
Oshkosh against Winnebago County, its state and the nation
| Oshkosh | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±4.6 points) | 41.2% (±3.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.6% (±3.8 points) | 32.0% (±2.6 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±2.1 points) | 26.1% (±1.2 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,823 (±$3,325) | $45,677 (±$3,321) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $935 (±$23) | $965 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Oshkosh, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Winnebago County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Winnebago County, Oshkosh ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 548 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 Oshkosh
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | — | 44.0% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Town of Oshkosh | 3.1 mi | 27.1% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Algoma | 3.6 mi | 85.7% (±39.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of Vinland | 6.8 mi | 9.8% (±16.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Winneconne | 6.8 mi | 26.8% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Omro | 6.9 mi | 50.0% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Black Wolf | 7.1 mi | 30.4% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Nekimi | 7.1 mi | 25.0% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butte des Morts | 7.4 mi | 36.2% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Vinland, WI (9.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Algoma, WI (85.7%).
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 Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Algoma | 85.7% (±39.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Neenah | 63.3% (±73.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Utica (Winnebago County) | 62.1% (±55.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Omro | 50.0% (±61.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Town of Rushford | 50.0% (±31.4 points) |
| 6 | Menasha | 45.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Oshkosh | 44.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 8 | Neenah | 43.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Town of Clayton (Winnebago County) | 36.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 10 | Omro | 35.8% (±20.3 points) |
| 11 | Fox Crossing | 31.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Winneconne | 30.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Black Wolf | 30.4% (±36.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Winnebago 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 Oshkosh
Are renters in Oshkosh rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oshkosh, WI spends 26.7% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh 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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