How many renters in Waupun, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.7% (±10.5 points) of renting households in Waupun, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.7% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.2% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.1% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waupun
| Share of income spent on rent | Waupun | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.6% (±11.2 points) | 21.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.9% (±12.6 points) | 19.7% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±12.5 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.9% (±5.2 points) | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.2% (±9.9 points) | 27.2% | 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.
Waupun against Dodge County, its state and the nation
| Waupun | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.7% (±10.5 points) | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.2% (±9.9 points) | 27.2% (±3.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.1% (±3.2 points) | 22.9% (±1.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,850 (±$7,318) | $49,583 (±$2,647) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $951 (±$81) | $988 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Waupun, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dodge County (34.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dodge County, Waupun ranks 16 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1037 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 Waupun
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun | — | 28.7% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Town of Chester | 3.8 mi | 10.5% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waupun | 4.2 mi | 25.0% (±99.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alto | 5.5 mi | 14.3% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Trenton (Dodge County) | 6.6 mi | 8.8% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon | 7.5 mi | 28.1% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakfield | 8.0 mi | 50.0% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Leroy | 8.0 mi | 12.5% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Springvale (Fond du Lac County) | 9.1 mi | 15.4% (±70.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Dodge County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Randolph | 41.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 11 | Horicon | 40.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Juneau | 39.3% (±19.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Burnett | 37.9% (±26.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Hustisford | 36.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 15 | Beaver Dam | 34.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 16 | Waupun | 28.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 17 | Town of Clyman | 28.6% (±33.5 points) |
| 18 | Town of Beaver Dam | 28.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 19 | Iron Ridge | 28.2% (±32.9 points) |
| 20 | Mayville | 27.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 21 | Neosho | 27.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 22 | Town of Portland (Dodge County) | 26.7% (±56.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dodge 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 Waupun
Are renters in Waupun rent-burdened?
28.7% of renting households in Waupun 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 Waupun spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waupun, WI spends 20.1% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun 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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