How many renters in Tomah, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Tomah, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tomah
| Share of income spent on rent | Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±5.5 points) | 16.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±5.5 points) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±8.5 points) | 17.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±5.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±10.2 points) | 30.0% | 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.
Tomah against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±11.3 points) | 39.6% (±6.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±10.2 points) | 30.0% (±5.7 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±4.0 points) | 25.7% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,949 (±$7,034) | $45,708 (±$4,433) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$87) | $914 (±$43) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Tomah, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (39.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Tomah ranks 11 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 559 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 Tomah
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah | — | 43.4% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Town of Tomah | 3.4 mi | 12.7% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | 3.6 mi | 52.7% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adrian | 5.5 mi | 25.0% (±70.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | 6.3 mi | 27.9% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakdale | 6.3 mi | 25.9% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyeville | 6.4 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 6.9 mi | 38.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakdale | 7.9 mi | 45.5% (±82.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Tomah, WI (12.7%).
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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | 52.7% (±33.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Wilton | 50.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Wyeville | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 8 | Town of Angelo | 49.1% (±25.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Oakdale | 45.5% (±82.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Wells | 45.5% (±89.5 points) |
| 11 | Tomah | 43.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Melvina | 41.7% (±92.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Ridgeville | 41.7% (±84.8 points) |
| 14 | Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 38.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Town of Jefferson (Monroe County) | 36.9% (±37.8 points) |
| 16 | Kendall | 35.4% (±30.9 points) |
| 17 | Sparta | 34.7% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Monroe 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 Tomah
Are renters in Tomah rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Tomah 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 Tomah spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tomah, WI spends 27.7% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah 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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