How many renters in Salem Lakes, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.2% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Salem Lakes, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.2% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.9% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salem Lakes
| Share of income spent on rent | Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±7.7 points) | 16.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.4% (±15.0 points) | 12.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±11.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±5.6 points) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±15.1 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.
Salem Lakes against Kenosha County, its state and the nation
| Salem Lakes | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.2% (±15.9 points) | 47.3% (±3.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±15.1 points) | 38.6% (±2.5 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.9% (±10.0 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,653 (±$37,652) | $52,035 (±$2,739) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184 (±$62) | $1,219 (±$30) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Salem Lakes, 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, Salem Lakes ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 518 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 Salem Lakes
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lakes | — | 45.2% (±15.9 points) | — |
| Paddock Lake | 2.7 mi | 23.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Channel Lake | 3.8 mi | 75.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Randall | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±50.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch Township | 5.1 mi | 48.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 5.3 mi | 43.4% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 6.1 mi | 31.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 6.3 mi | 63.2% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 6.3 mi | 58.4% (±33.8 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 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) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Kenosha 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 Salem Lakes
Are renters in Salem Lakes rent-burdened?
45.2% of renting households in Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salem Lakes, WI spends 25.9% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem Lakes village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem Lakes village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes village, Wisconsin (place:71163, 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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