How many renters in West Milwaukee, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±17.6 points) of renting households in West Milwaukee, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Milwaukee
| Share of income spent on rent | West Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±8.4 points) | 14.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±13.3 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±14.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±8.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±9.2 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±15.0 points) | 40.1% | 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 Milwaukee against Milwaukee County, its state and the nation
| West Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±17.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.3 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±15.0 points) | 40.1% (±1.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±7.7 points) | 29.3% (±0.5 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,996 (±$7,729) | $44,490 (±$969) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $920 (±$117) | $1,101 (±$8) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In West Milwaukee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Milwaukee County, West Milwaukee ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 505 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 Milwaukee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milwaukee | — | 45.5% (±17.6 points) | — |
| West Allis | 3.0 mi | 40.7% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 3.5 mi | 50.9% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 4.0 mi | 42.7% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 4.8 mi | 43.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 5.2 mi | 50.5% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Francis | 5.8 mi | 45.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hales Corners | 6.3 mi | 49.2% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elm Grove | 6.3 mi | 37.6% (±25.0 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 Milwaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Franklin | 52.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 5 | Milwaukee | 50.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 6 | Greendale | 50.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 | Hales Corners | 49.2% (±14.2 points) |
| 8 | Whitefish Bay | 47.9% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Brown Deer | 46.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 10 | West Milwaukee | 45.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 11 | St. Francis | 45.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 | Cudahy | 43.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Shorewood | 43.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wauwatosa | 43.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Greenfield | 42.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Milwaukee | 42.7% (±8.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee
Are renters in West Milwaukee rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Milwaukee, WI spends 27.8% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee village, Wisconsin (place:85875, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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