How many renters in Waupaca, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.8% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Waupaca, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.8% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.8% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.3% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waupaca
| Share of income spent on rent | Waupaca | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±9.6 points) | 21.5% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±7.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±7.5 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±8.9 points) | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±9.3 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.8% (±9.0 points) | 35.8% | 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.
Waupaca against Waupaca County, its state and the nation
| Waupaca | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.8% (±12.9 points) | 45.7% (±6.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.8% (±9.0 points) | 35.8% (±5.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.3% (±3.6 points) | 27.3% (±3.3 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,216 (±$15,680) | $38,243 (±$4,980) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $783 (±$90) | $852 (±$42) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Waupaca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waupaca County (45.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Waupaca County, Waupaca ranks 18 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 778 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 Waupaca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca | — | 36.8% (±12.9 points) | — |
| King | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±65.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waupaca | 2.9 mi | 72.4% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lind | 4.7 mi | 25.4% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (Waupaca County) | 5.4 mi | 55.7% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dayton (Waupaca County) | 6.7 mi | 12.3% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Royalton | 7.0 mi | 31.7% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weyauwega | 7.0 mi | 20.4% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Ogdensburg | 7.7 mi | 26.1% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Dayton (Waupaca County), WI (12.3%), Weyauwega, WI (20.4%).
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 Waupaca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Town of St. Lawrence | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Wyoming (Waupaca County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 14 | Fremont | 47.5% (±23.0 points) |
| 15 | Marion | 45.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 16 | Town of Matteson | 45.0% (±61.5 points) |
| 17 | Town of Scandinavia | 37.2% (±31.8 points) |
| 18 | Waupaca | 36.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 19 | Town of Larrabee | 35.5% (±60.9 points) |
| 20 | Embarrass | 33.4% (±26.3 points) |
| 21 | Town of Little Wolf | 32.4% (±54.6 points) |
| 22 | Town of Royalton | 31.7% (±26.9 points) |
| 23 | Ogdensburg | 26.1% (±57.4 points) |
| 24 | Town of Lind | 25.4% (±21.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Waupaca 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 Waupaca
Are renters in Waupaca rent-burdened?
36.8% of renting households in Waupaca 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 Waupaca spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waupaca, WI spends 25.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca 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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