How many renters in Waunakee, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.9% (±15.4 points) of renting households in Waunakee, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.9% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.2% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waunakee
| Share of income spent on rent | Waunakee | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.1% (±9.3 points) | 11.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.1% (±3.7 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 31.5% (±14.6 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±6.4 points) | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.7% (±12.7 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.2% (±8.7 points) | 38.6% | 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.
Waunakee against Dane County, its state and the nation
| Waunakee | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.9% (±15.4 points) | 47.9% (±1.6 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.2% (±8.7 points) | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±3.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,639 (±$15,610) | $56,374 (±$1,531) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 (±$160) | $1,398 (±$17) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Waunakee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dane County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dane County, Waunakee ranks 35 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 773 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 Waunakee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee | — | 36.9% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Town of Westport | 1.4 mi | 43.2% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vienna | 4.6 mi | 53.5% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dane | 5.2 mi | 37.4% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Springfield (Dane County) | 5.3 mi | 8.7% (±21.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Burke | 5.6 mi | 48.8% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Bluff | 5.9 mi | 56.1% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeForest | 5.9 mi | 29.2% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middleton | 6.1 mi | 39.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Springfield (Dane County), WI (8.7%).
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 Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Verona | 41.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 30 | Town of Cottage Grove | 40.3% (±39.9 points) |
| 31 | Middleton | 39.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 37.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Town of Perry | 37.5% (±98.0 points) |
| 34 | Dane | 37.4% (±23.4 points) |
| 35 | Waunakee | 36.9% (±15.4 points) |
| 36 | Deerfield | 33.8% (±25.0 points) |
| 37 | Town of Bristol | 33.7% (±34.0 points) |
| 38 | Mount Horeb | 32.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 39 | Windsor | 32.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 40 | Town of Springdale | 31.8% (±29.5 points) |
| 41 | Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | 31.7% (±51.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 Waunakee
Are renters in Waunakee rent-burdened?
36.9% of renting households in Waunakee 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 Waunakee spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waunakee, WI spends 24.3% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee village, 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 Waunakee village, Wisconsin (place:84350, in state:55).
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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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