How many renters in River Falls, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.1% (±6.8 points) of renting households in River Falls, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.1% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.9% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in River Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.5% (±7.5 points) | 17.8% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±5.8 points) | 11.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.3% (±7.0 points) | 20.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±6.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±3.6 points) | 6.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.9% (±5.8 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.
River Falls against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.1% (±6.8 points) | 39.1% (±6.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.9% (±5.8 points) | 32.4% (±5.7 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±1.7 points) | 25.0% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,943 (±$7,645) | $51,993 (±$5,673) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,107 (±$131) | $1,044 (±$89) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In River Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (39.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, River Falls ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 904 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 River Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls | — | 33.1% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Town of River Falls | 4.0 mi | 15.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Troy (St. Croix County) | 4.1 mi | 73.7% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kinnickinnic | 4.9 mi | 54.8% (±55.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 5.7 mi | 38.5% (±59.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Marys Point | 7.9 mi | 50.0% (±70.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 8.2 mi | 53.8% (±78.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pleasant Valley (St. Croix County) | 8.4 mi | 13.6% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roberts | 8.6 mi | 35.4% (±13.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 11 | Ellsworth | 34.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 12 | River Falls | 33.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 13 | Town of Trimbelle | 30.8% (±36.0 points) |
| 14 | Town of Gilman | 30.6% (±54.3 points) |
| 15 | Town of Diamond Bluff | 24.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 16 | Plum City | 21.0% (±20.8 points) |
| 17 | Bay City | 18.2% (±77.6 points) |
| 18 | Town of Martell | 15.8% (±62.3 points) |
Showing 13 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 River Falls
Are renters in River Falls rent-burdened?
33.1% of renting households in River Falls 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 River Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in River Falls, WI spends 23.9% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls 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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