What percentage of people rent in Prescott, WI?
37.4% (±9.1 points) of the occupied homes in Prescott, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 777 renting households against 1,299 that own their home.
In Prescott, the share of households that rent went from 25.0% in 2015–2019 to 37.4% in 2020–2024 (+12.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 37.4% (±9.1 points)
- Renting households
- 777 (±224)
- Median renter income
- $49,190 (±$14,040)
Who rents and who owns in Prescott
| Prescott | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 37.4% (±9.1 points) | 25.0% (±2.1 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 777 (±224) | 3,962 (±358) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,299 (±178) | 11,905 (±339) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $49,190 (±$14,040) | $51,993 (±$5,673) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $107,868 (±$24,396) | $111,361 (±$4,542) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Prescott, the renter share is higher than in Pierce County (25.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Pierce County, Prescott ranks 2 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Prescott has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.0% (±7.8 points) | 37.4% (±9.1 points) | +12.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $958 (±$50) | $1,189 (±$187) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $75,603 (±$10,873) | $74,412 (±$10,449) | −1.6% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Prescott
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | — | 37.4% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Hastings | 3.5 mi | 23.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Denmark Township | 4.0 mi | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Ravenna Township | 4.6 mi | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 5.4 mi | 4.0% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Oak Grove (Pierce County) | 5.6 mi | 6.6% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Nininger Township | 6.5 mi | 5.3% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Marshan Township | 7.1 mi | 9.1% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Cottage Grove | 7.4 mi | 11.8% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hastings, MN (23.6%), Denmark Township, MN (4.2%), Ravenna Township, MN (0.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Falls | 44.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 2 | Prescott | 37.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Ellsworth | 34.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | Plum City | 31.1% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 | Elmwood | 30.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Spring Valley | 25.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Town of Rock Elm | 23.2% (±11.9 points) |
| 8 | Town of Union (Pierce County) | 17.8% (±12.3 points) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Prescott
How many renters are there in Prescott?
Prescott has an estimated 777 (±224) renting households, 37.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Prescott?
In Prescott, the share of households that rent went from 25.0% in 2015–2019 to 37.4% in 2020–2024 (+12.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Prescott?
A renting household in Prescott has 1.9 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Prescott?
The median renting household in Prescott, WI has an income of $49,190 (±$14,040) a year, against $107,868 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Prescott city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Prescott city, Wisconsin (place:65375, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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