How many renters in Stevens Point, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±5.9 points) of renting households in Stevens Point, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±5.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stevens Point
| Share of income spent on rent | Stevens Point | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±4.0 points) | 16.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±4.5 points) | 16.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±3.9 points) | 13.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±4.3 points) | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 6.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±5.5 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.
Stevens Point against Portage County, its state and the nation
| Stevens Point | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±5.9 points) | 39.1% (±4.3 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±5.5 points) | 32.5% (±3.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±1.8 points) | 26.0% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,218 (±$4,704) | $44,535 (±$2,990) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $890 (±$28) | $940 (±$21) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Stevens Point, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Portage County (39.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Portage County, Stevens Point ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 571 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 Stevens Point
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | — | 43.0% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Park Ridge | 0.4 mi | 42.9% (±108.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whiting | 2.5 mi | 32.7% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hull (Portage County) | 2.8 mi | 34.2% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plover | 4.4 mi | 33.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Linwood | 6.2 mi | 16.7% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plover (Portage County) | 6.6 mi | 33.3% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stockton | 7.0 mi | 42.4% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dewey (Portage County) | 8.1 mi | 23.1% (±59.4 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 Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Amherst | 71.4% (±65.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Grant (Portage County) | 66.7% (±62.5 points) |
| 3 | Town of Carson | 60.0% (±78.5 points) |
| 4 | Town of New Hope | 58.8% (±76.9 points) |
| 5 | Almond | 50.0% (±22.8 points) |
| 6 | Junction City | 46.1% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Stevens Point | 43.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Park Ridge | 42.9% (±108.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Stockton | 42.4% (±36.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Pine Grove | 41.2% (±53.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Hull (Portage County) | 34.2% (±49.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Plover | 33.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Plover (Portage County) | 33.3% (±23.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Portage 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 Stevens Point
Are renters in Stevens Point rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stevens Point, WI spends 27.6% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point 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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