How many renters in Westby, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±19.0 points) of renting households in Westby, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.0% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.0% (±15.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westby
| Share of income spent on rent | Westby | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±11.5 points) | 29.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 33.5% (±21.3 points) | 20.3% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.3% (±4.8 points) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.4% (±2.9 points) | 4.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±11.2 points) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.0% (±15.3 points) | 24.5% | 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.
Westby against Vernon County, its state and the nation
| Westby | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±19.0 points) | 35.3% (±6.9 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.0% (±15.3 points) | 24.5% (±4.8 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.0% (±15.5 points) | 20.2% (±2.5 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,854 (±$19,804) | $44,340 (±$4,675) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $993 (±$247) | $836 (±$44) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Westby, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vernon County (35.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Vernon County, Westby ranks 8 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 549 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 Westby
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westby | — | 44.0% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Town of Christiana (Vernon County) | 2.0 mi | 25.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Viroqua | 5.9 mi | 83.3% (±64.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clinton (Vernon County) | 6.3 mi | 13.0% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Viroqua | 6.5 mi | 26.6% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coon | 6.7 mi | 12.5% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Webster | 7.0 mi | 7.5% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cashton | 7.1 mi | 24.7% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jefferson (Vernon County) | 7.6 mi | 72.4% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Clinton (Vernon County), WI (13.0%).
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 Vernon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Viroqua | 83.3% (±64.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Sterling (Vernon County) | 73.9% (±41.1 points) |
| 4 | Town of Jefferson (Vernon County) | 72.4% (±39.8 points) |
| 5 | Ontario | 54.9% (±41.6 points) |
| 6 | Stoddard | 51.3% (±25.5 points) |
| 7 | Hillsboro | 49.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Westby | 44.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 9 | Readstown | 43.7% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Wheatland (Vernon County) | 42.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Greenwood (Vernon County) | 37.5% (±96.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Genoa | 33.3% (±81.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Stark | 33.3% (±112.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Whitestown | 33.3% (±59.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Vernon 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 Westby
Are renters in Westby rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in Westby 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 Westby spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westby, WI spends 20.0% (±15.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westby 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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