How many renters in Sheboygan, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Sheboygan, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.4% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sheboygan
| Share of income spent on rent | Sheboygan | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.7% (±4.3 points) | 22.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.3% (±3.3 points) | 16.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±3.0 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±3.7 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.4% (±4.3 points) | 26.1% | 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.
Sheboygan against Sheboygan County, its state and the nation
| Sheboygan | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±4.8 points) | 34.0% (±3.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.4% (±4.3 points) | 26.1% (±3.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±1.4 points) | 24.0% (±1.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,159 (±$4,690) | $49,929 (±$3,054) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $924 (±$38) | $934 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sheboygan, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sheboygan County (34.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sheboygan County, Sheboygan ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 808 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 Sheboygan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | — | 35.8% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Kohler | 2.3 mi | 26.8% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sheboygan | 3.4 mi | 24.3% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Sheboygan Falls | 4.8 mi | 26.7% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wilson (Sheboygan County) | 5.0 mi | 45.7% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sheboygan Falls | 7.1 mi | 47.9% (±36.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mosel | 7.3 mi | 28.6% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howards Grove | 7.7 mi | 30.8% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lima (Sheboygan County) | 8.3 mi | 17.8% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Sheboygan, WI (24.3%).
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 Sheboygan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Wilson (Sheboygan County) | 45.7% (±48.8 points) |
| 4 | Oostburg | 41.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 5 | Cedar Grove | 38.7% (±23.0 points) |
| 6 | Plymouth | 37.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 7 | Adell | 36.4% (±23.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Elkhart Lake | 35.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Sheboygan | 35.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 10 | Random Lake | 33.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 11 | Howards Grove | 30.8% (±19.0 points) |
| 12 | Town of Lyndon (Sheboygan County) | 30.5% (±40.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Rhine | 30.0% (±34.0 points) |
| 14 | Town of Herman (Sheboygan County) | 29.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 15 | Town of Mosel | 28.6% (±57.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan
Are renters in Sheboygan rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sheboygan, WI spends 24.5% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheboygan city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheboygan city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheboygan 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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