How many renters in Wausau, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.0% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Wausau, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.0% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wausau
| Share of income spent on rent | Wausau | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.9% (±3.7 points) | 19.7% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±4.0 points) | 17.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.6% (±2.8 points) | 11.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±5.3 points) | 31.9% | 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.
Wausau against Marathon County, its state and the nation
| Wausau | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.0% (±6.5 points) | 42.1% (±4.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±5.3 points) | 31.9% (±3.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±3.0 points) | 25.7% (±1.9 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,602 (±$3,699) | $46,817 (±$3,408) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,010 (±$38) | $999 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wausau, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marathon County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marathon County, Wausau ranks 14 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 460 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 Wausau
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | — | 47.0% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Schofield | 3.6 mi | 30.4% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Rib Mountain | 4.8 mi | 61.9% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wausau | 5.2 mi | 18.6% (±48.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Weston (Marathon County) | 6.1 mi | 42.9% (±83.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothschild | 6.2 mi | 46.2% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stettin | 6.6 mi | 12.8% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 6.8 mi | 38.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maine | 6.9 mi | 47.8% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schofield, WI (30.4%).
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 Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Wien | 58.3% (±84.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) | 57.1% (±104.6 points) |
| 10 | Town of Brighton (Marathon County) | 56.4% (±54.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Reid | 50.0% (±46.5 points) |
| 13 | Maine | 47.8% (±25.6 points) |
| 14 | Wausau | 47.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 15 | Town of Bern | 46.6% (±38.7 points) |
| 16 | Rothschild | 46.2% (±24.6 points) |
| 17 | Edgar | 44.7% (±32.6 points) |
| 18 | Town of Weston (Marathon County) | 42.9% (±83.3 points) |
| 19 | Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) | 42.0% (±40.0 points) |
| 20 | Town of Eau Pleine (Marathon County) | 40.0% (±44.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Marathon 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 Wausau
Are renters in Wausau rent-burdened?
47.0% of renting households in Wausau 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 Wausau spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wausau, WI spends 28.3% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau 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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