What percentage of people rent in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village), WI?
7.4% (±2.8 points) of the occupied homes in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village), WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 236 renting households against 2,952 that own their home.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 7.4% (±2.8 points)
- Renting households
- 236 (±93)
- Median renter income
- $60,625 (±$51,971)
Who rents and who owns in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 7.4% (±2.8 points) | 24.0% (±0.8 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 236 (±93) | 40,511 (±1,310) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,952 (±237) | 128,147 (±1,306) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.4) | 1.8 (±0.0) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $60,625 (±$51,971) | $58,282 (±$2,941) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $134,833 (±$10,997) | $125,238 (±$1,885) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Waukesha (Waukesha County, village), the renter share is lower than in Waukesha County (24.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Waukesha County, Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) ranks 28 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1407 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Households that rent in places near Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | — | 7.4% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 3.4 mi | 41.2% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Vernon | 5.7 mi | 4.3% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bend | 5.8 mi | 8.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Genesee | 5.8 mi | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 6.1 mi | 23.5% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Town of Brookfield | 6.6 mi | 42.5% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Wales | 6.9 mi | 15.2% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 7.3 mi | 16.8% (±3.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI (41.2%), New Berlin, WI (23.5%), Town of Brookfield, WI (42.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Lac La Belle | 9.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 23 | Big Bend | 8.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 24 | Summit | 8.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 25 | North Prairie | 7.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 26 | Town of Delafield | 7.7% (±3.8 points) |
| 27 | Nashotah | 7.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 28 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 7.4% (±2.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Chenequa | 5.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Lisbon | 5.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 31 | Town of Merton | 4.9% (±2.3 points) |
| 32 | Vernon | 4.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 33 | Merton | 3.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 34 | Oconomowoc Lake | 2.1% (±2.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)
How many renters are there in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)?
Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) has an estimated 236 (±93) renting households, 7.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How big are renting households in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)?
A renting household in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) has 2.2 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village)?
The median renting household in Waukesha (Waukesha County, village), WI has an income of $60,625 (±$51,971) a year, against $134,833 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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