How many renters in Pleasant Prairie, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Pleasant Prairie, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pleasant Prairie
| Share of income spent on rent | Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.4% (±9.3 points) | 16.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±7.0 points) | 12.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±7.5 points) | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.5% (±3.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±9.3 points) | 38.6% | 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.
Pleasant Prairie against Kenosha County, its state and the nation
| Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±10.0 points) | 47.3% (±3.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±9.3 points) | 38.6% (±2.5 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±4.0 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,000 (±$19,068) | $52,035 (±$2,739) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,458 (±$84) | $1,219 (±$30) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Pleasant Prairie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kenosha County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kenosha County, Pleasant Prairie ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 617 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 Pleasant Prairie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Prairie | — | 41.6% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Kenosha | 4.2 mi | 49.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Harbor | 4.5 mi | 54.9% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zion | 5.0 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zion Township | 5.0 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Somers | 5.2 mi | 5.3% (±27.9 points) | Lower |
| Wadsworth | 5.6 mi | 50.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Park | 5.9 mi | 54.3% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport Township | 5.9 mi | 47.1% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Somers, WI (5.3%).
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 Kenosha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 63.2% (±40.0 points) |
| 2 | Bristol | 58.4% (±33.8 points) |
| 3 | Somers | 50.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 | Kenosha | 49.3% (±4.1 points) |
| 5 | Salem Lakes | 45.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Pleasant Prairie | 41.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Town of Wheatland (Kenosha County) | 35.1% (±37.3 points) |
| 8 | Twin Lakes | 31.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 9 | Paddock Lake | 23.8% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 6.4% (±36.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Somers | 5.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 12 | Town of Randall | 0.0% (±50.5 points) |
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 Pleasant Prairie
Are renters in Pleasant Prairie rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pleasant Prairie, WI spends 24.1% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Prairie village, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pleasant Prairie village, Wisconsin (place:63300, in state:55).
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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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