How many renters in Platteville, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.3% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Platteville, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.3% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.9% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Platteville
| Share of income spent on rent | Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±5.7 points) | 19.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.9 points) | 11.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±5.1 points) | 14.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.9% (±9.1 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Platteville against Grant County, its state and the nation
| Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.3% (±10.4 points) | 44.7% (±5.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.9% (±9.1 points) | 36.6% (±5.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±3.9 points) | 27.2% (±2.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,758 (±$8,026) | $37,820 (±$3,183) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $863 (±$44) | $813 (±$26) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Platteville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Grant County (44.7%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Grant County, Platteville ranks 5 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 233 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 Platteville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville | — | 58.3% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Town of Platteville | 2.9 mi | 27.5% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Elk Grove | 6.0 mi | 4.8% (±54.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lima (Grant County) | 6.2 mi | 30.2% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Smelser | 6.2 mi | 50.0% (±73.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Belmont (Lafayette County) | 6.8 mi | 13.2% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 6.8 mi | 20.6% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Harrison (Grant County) | 6.9 mi | 23.3% (±50.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rewey | 8.7 mi | 75.0% (±68.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Platteville, WI (27.5%), Belmont, WI (20.6%).
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 Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Fennimore | 89.3% (±32.9 points) |
| 2 | Town of Liberty (Grant County) | 82.4% (±65.7 points) |
| 3 | Town of Muscoda | 65.0% (±51.6 points) |
| 4 | Mount Hope | 63.2% (±70.2 points) |
| 5 | Platteville | 58.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Hazel Green | 57.6% (±29.1 points) |
| 7 | Town of Marion (Grant County) | 53.3% (±64.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Woodman | 50.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Smelser | 50.0% (±73.2 points) |
| 10 | Montfort | 46.7% (±54.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fennimore | 45.5% (±19.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 51 places in Grant 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 Platteville
Are renters in Platteville rent-burdened?
58.3% of renting households in Platteville 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 Platteville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Platteville, WI spends 33.6% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville 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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