How many renters in Sussex, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.8% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Sussex, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.8% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.1% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sussex
| Share of income spent on rent | Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±8.8 points) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±6.4 points) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±5.1 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.1% (±9.0 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Sussex against Waukesha County, its state and the nation
| Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.8% (±10.2 points) | 44.8% (±2.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.1% (±9.0 points) | 35.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±3.6 points) | 27.9% (±0.8 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,332 (±$11,118) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,369 (±$70) | $1,356 (±$22) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sussex, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waukesha County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Waukesha County, Sussex ranks 16 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 672 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 Sussex
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | — | 39.8% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Lisbon | 2.0 mi | 36.1% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 3.7 mi | 50.9% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lannon | 3.8 mi | 6.9% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| Merton | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 4.8 mi | 29.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 5.5 mi | 46.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland | 6.0 mi | 43.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Merton | 7.1 mi | 24.5% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lannon, WI (6.9%).
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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 50.9% (±13.9 points) |
| 11 | Lac La Belle | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 48.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 13 | Town of Brookfield | 47.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 14 | Menomonee Falls | 46.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 15 | Hartland | 43.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 16 | Sussex | 39.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 17 | Summit | 39.1% (±39.7 points) |
| 18 | Mukwonago | 38.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | North Prairie | 38.0% (±39.0 points) |
| 20 | Butler | 37.9% (±15.9 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Elm Grove | 37.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 21 (tie) | New Berlin | 37.6% (±7.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Sussex
Are renters in Sussex rent-burdened?
39.8% of renting households in Sussex 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 Sussex spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sussex, WI spends 26.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, 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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