How many renters in West Baraboo, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±16.6 points) of renting households in West Baraboo, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Baraboo
| Share of income spent on rent | West Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±6.2 points) | 21.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±5.4 points) | 13.5% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.2% (±8.6 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±5.6 points) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.6% (±9.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±13.6 points) | 31.8% | 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.
West Baraboo against Sauk County, its state and the nation
| West Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±16.6 points) | 39.9% (±4.4 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±13.6 points) | 31.8% (±3.6 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±5.7 points) | 25.9% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,542 (±$4,795) | $49,141 (±$4,393) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,104 (±$28) | $1,018 (±$31) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In West Baraboo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sauk County (39.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sauk County, West Baraboo ranks 7 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 413 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 West Baraboo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Baraboo | — | 49.2% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Baraboo | 1.9 mi | 46.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Baraboo | 1.9 mi | 52.7% (±48.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Freedom | 4.2 mi | 32.4% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Excelsior | 6.0 mi | 19.1% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delton | 6.1 mi | 30.8% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | 6.4 mi | 69.2% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fairfield | 7.5 mi | 20.0% (±53.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Springs | 7.7 mi | 66.7% (±31.5 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 Sauk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | 69.2% (±63.1 points) |
| 2 | Rock Springs | 66.7% (±31.5 points) |
| 3 | Town of Washington (Sauk County) | 55.9% (±38.1 points) |
| 4 | Town of Spring Green | 55.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Baraboo | 52.7% (±48.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Reedsburg | 51.2% (±45.9 points) |
| 7 | West Baraboo | 49.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of Winfield | 46.9% (±31.7 points) |
| 9 | Loganville | 46.4% (±27.7 points) |
| 10 | Baraboo | 46.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Sauk City | 44.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Spring Green | 44.2% (±17.6 points) |
| 13 | Lake Delton | 40.0% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Sauk 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 West Baraboo
Are renters in West Baraboo rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in West Baraboo 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 West Baraboo spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Baraboo, WI spends 29.5% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Baraboo village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Baraboo village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Baraboo 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 West Baraboo village, Wisconsin (place:85325, 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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