How many renters in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County), WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.7% (±30.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County), WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.7% (±30.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.7% (±28.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.7% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.2% (±30.2 points) | 22.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 16.0% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.2% (±8.3 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.0% (±8.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.7% (±28.8 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.
The Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.7% (±30.1 points) | 38.9% (±4.8 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.7% (±28.8 points) | 30.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.7% (±6.0 points) | 24.4% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,295 (±$45,054) | $56,288 (±$6,943) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,267 (±$374) | $1,035 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Jefferson County (38.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) ranks 1 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 120 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 the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | — | 71.7% (±30.1 points) | — |
| Cambridge | 4.1 mi | 42.8% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockdale | 4.4 mi | 50.0% (±78.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lake Mills | 6.5 mi | 9.1% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Atkinson | 6.6 mi | 42.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mills | 6.7 mi | 39.4% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 7.1 mi | 44.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 7.1 mi | 50.0% (±52.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Aztalan | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±51.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Aztalan, WI (0.0%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 71.7% (±30.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 50.0% (±52.1 points) |
| 3 | Sullivan | 47.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson | 44.1% (±13.3 points) |
| 5 | Fort Atkinson | 42.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 6 | Palmyra | 41.7% (±24.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Koshkonong | 41.5% (±25.9 points) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Ripley.
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 Town of Oakland (Jefferson County)
Are renters in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) rent-burdened?
71.7% of renting households in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) 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 the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Oakland (Jefferson County), WI spends 37.7% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Oakland town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:59125, in state:55 county:055).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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