How many renters in Stoughton, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.8% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Stoughton, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.8% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.5% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stoughton
| Share of income spent on rent | Stoughton | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±8.1 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.5% (±9.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±4.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.3% (±8.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.5% (±8.7 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.
Stoughton against Dane County, its state and the nation
| Stoughton | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.8% (±12.0 points) | 47.9% (±1.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.5% (±8.7 points) | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.9% (±4.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,545 (±$6,818) | $56,374 (±$1,531) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 (±$48) | $1,398 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Stoughton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dane County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dane County, Stoughton ranks 27 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 586 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 Stoughton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | — | 42.8% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Town of Dunkirk | 2.5 mi | 45.3% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pleasant Springs | 3.7 mi | 4.0% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Rutland | 4.7 mi | 7.4% (±26.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Dunn (Dane County) | 5.7 mi | 63.4% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McFarland | 7.3 mi | 47.4% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Christiana (Dane County) | 7.4 mi | 25.6% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Albion (Dane County) | 7.5 mi | 1.5% (±28.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Porter | 8.2 mi | 16.7% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Pleasant Springs, WI (4.0%), Town of Rutland, WI (7.4%), Town of Albion (Dane County), WI (1.5%).
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 Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sun Prairie | 45.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 22 | Town of Dunkirk | 45.3% (±44.6 points) |
| 23 | Town of Blue Mounds | 44.3% (±27.2 points) |
| 24 | Town of Westport | 43.2% (±25.4 points) |
| 25 | Blue Mounds | 43.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cambridge | 42.8% (±15.9 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Stoughton | 42.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 28 | Mazomanie | 42.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 29 | Verona | 41.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 30 | Town of Cottage Grove | 40.3% (±39.9 points) |
| 31 | Middleton | 39.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 37.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Town of Perry | 37.5% (±98.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 Stoughton
Are renters in Stoughton rent-burdened?
42.8% of renting households in Stoughton 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 Stoughton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stoughton, WI spends 25.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stoughton city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stoughton city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stoughton 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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