How many renters in Spooner, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±15.3 points) of renting households in Spooner, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.2% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spooner
| Share of income spent on rent | Spooner | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.2% (±11.1 points) | 17.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.8% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±6.6 points) | 10.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±5.9 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.3% (±8.4 points) | 16.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.2% (±12.8 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Spooner against Washburn County, its state and the nation
| Spooner | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±15.3 points) | 49.2% (±7.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.2% (±12.8 points) | 32.5% (±5.8 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±3.1 points) | 29.7% (±2.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,917 (±$11,335) | $34,773 (±$5,104) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $763 (±$83) | $795 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Spooner, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washburn County (49.2%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washburn County, Spooner ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 207 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 Spooner
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner | — | 60.5% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Town of Spooner | 3.2 mi | 23.3% (±25.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Evergreen (Washburn County) | 4.6 mi | 54.4% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Beaver Brook | 5.6 mi | 30.0% (±20.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Bashaw | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±87.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Trego | 6.8 mi | 53.9% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shell Lake | 7.0 mi | 34.7% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Madge | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±131.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Crystal | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Spooner, WI (23.3%), Town of Beaver Brook, WI (30.0%), Shell Lake, WI (34.7%).
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 Washburn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Frog Creek | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Minong | 66.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 3 | Spooner | 60.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Birchwood | 57.7% (±61.4 points) |
| 5 | Town of Evergreen (Washburn County) | 54.4% (±25.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of Trego | 53.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Stone Lake | 50.0% (±46.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Barronett | 45.5% (±81.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Long Lake (Washburn County) | 41.7% (±40.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Washburn 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 Spooner
Are renters in Spooner rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Spooner 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 Spooner spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spooner, WI spends 32.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner 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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