How many renters in Sturgeon Bay, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.9% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Sturgeon Bay, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.9% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sturgeon Bay
| Share of income spent on rent | Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±8.8 points) | 19.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±5.5 points) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.9% (±7.6 points) | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±6.0 points) | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.8% (±8.5 points) | 14.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±9.1 points) | 29.7% | 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.
Sturgeon Bay against Door County, its state and the nation
| Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.9% (±12.5 points) | 43.9% (±8.9 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±9.1 points) | 29.7% (±6.7 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±6.2 points) | 26.5% (±4.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,410 (±$5,871) | $49,971 (±$4,939) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 (±$60) | $1,086 (±$54) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sturgeon Bay, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Door County (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Door County, Sturgeon Bay ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 524 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 Sturgeon Bay
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay | — | 44.9% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Town of Clay Banks | 4.7 mi | 14.3% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Nasewaupee | 5.5 mi | 50.7% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sturgeon Bay | 5.6 mi | 6.1% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Forestville | 8.4 mi | 46.7% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 10 mi | 20.7% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Gardner | 10 mi | 0.0% (±84.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 11 mi | 34.6% (±55.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sevastopol | 12 mi | 38.5% (±52.9 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 Door County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Gibraltar | 73.3% (±55.1 points) |
| 2 | Sister Bay | 69.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Baileys Harbor | 59.7% (±34.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Nasewaupee | 50.7% (±41.1 points) |
| 5 | Town of Forestville | 46.7% (±58.1 points) |
| 6 | Sturgeon Bay | 44.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Sevastopol | 38.5% (±52.9 points) |
| 8 | Forestville | 34.6% (±55.4 points) |
| 9 | Town of Washington (Door County) | 23.3% (±50.5 points) |
| 10 | Town of Egg Harbor | 20.7% (±41.0 points) |
| 11 | Egg Harbor | 20.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Jacksonport | 18.2% (±86.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Door 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 Sturgeon Bay
Are renters in Sturgeon Bay rent-burdened?
44.9% of renting households in Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sturgeon Bay, WI spends 26.2% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay 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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