How many renters in Princeton, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.0% (±18.0 points) of renting households in Princeton, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.0% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.6% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Princeton
| Share of income spent on rent | Princeton | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.4% (±18.2 points) | 24.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.3% (±8.8 points) | 8.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±9.0 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.9% (±18.5 points) | 9.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±9.3 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.6% (±15.4 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Princeton against Green Lake County, its state and the nation
| Princeton | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.0% (±18.0 points) | 43.9% (±7.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.6% (±15.4 points) | 33.9% (±7.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±5.1 points) | 26.7% (±3.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,438 (±$6,567) | $38,671 (±$5,860) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $755 (±$163) | $818 (±$70) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Princeton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Green Lake County (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Green Lake County, Princeton ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 696 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 Princeton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | — | 39.0% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Town of Princeton | 2.1 mi | 27.5% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of St. Marie | 3.4 mi | 33.3% (±92.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mecan | 4.8 mi | 20.0% (±81.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Neshkoro | 6.7 mi | 18.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seneca (Green Lake County) | 7.0 mi | 80.0% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marquette | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette | 7.6 mi | 75.0% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brooklyn (Green Lake County) | 8.1 mi | 37.7% (±43.2 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 Green Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Marquette | 75.0% (±48.8 points) |
| 3 | Berlin | 46.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 | Markesan | 46.0% (±27.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Kingston (Green Lake County) | 43.2% (±51.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Manchester (Green Lake County) | 41.9% (±55.4 points) |
| 7 | Green Lake | 41.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 8 | Princeton | 39.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 9 | Town of Berlin (Green Lake County) | 38.7% (±52.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Brooklyn (Green Lake County) | 37.7% (±43.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of St. Marie | 33.3% (±92.5 points) |
| 12 | Town of Green Lake | 30.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 13 | Town of Mackford | 28.6% (±100.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Princeton | 27.5% (±20.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Green Lake 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 Princeton
Are renters in Princeton rent-burdened?
39.0% of renting households in Princeton 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 Princeton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Princeton, WI spends 26.9% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton 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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