How many renters in Prescott, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.9% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Prescott, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.9% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.1% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prescott
| Share of income spent on rent | Prescott | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±14.3 points) | 17.8% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.7% (±3.8 points) | 11.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±13.1 points) | 20.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±7.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±7.3 points) | 6.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.1% (±15.0 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.
Prescott against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Prescott | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.9% (±16.7 points) | 39.1% (±6.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.1% (±15.0 points) | 32.4% (±5.7 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±9.1 points) | 25.0% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,190 (±$14,040) | $51,993 (±$5,673) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,189 (±$187) | $1,044 (±$89) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Prescott, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (39.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, Prescott ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Prescott
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | — | 50.9% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Hastings | 3.5 mi | 42.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denmark Township | 4.0 mi | 26.1% (±59.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravenna Township | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 5.4 mi | 38.5% (±59.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oak Grove (Pierce County) | 5.6 mi | 53.7% (±59.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nininger Township | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±84.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marshan Township | 7.1 mi | 52.2% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove | 7.4 mi | 59.1% (±13.7 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 Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Ellsworth | 85.7% (±68.8 points) |
| 2 | Town of Oak Grove (Pierce County) | 53.7% (±59.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Spring Lake | 53.3% (±53.0 points) |
| 4 | Prescott | 50.9% (±16.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of El Paso | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 6 | Spring Valley | 48.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 7 | Elmwood | 47.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 8 | Town of Isabelle | 42.9% (±52.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Maiden Rock | 40.0% (±84.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 38.5% (±59.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Pierce 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 Prescott
Are renters in Prescott rent-burdened?
50.9% of renting households in Prescott 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 Prescott spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prescott, WI spends 30.6% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott 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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