How many renters in Whitefish Bay, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Whitefish Bay, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.4% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whitefish Bay
| Share of income spent on rent | Whitefish Bay | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±8.2 points) | 14.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.0% (±7.9 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±5.3 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±6.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±7.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.4% (±11.5 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.
Whitefish Bay against Milwaukee County, its state and the nation
| Whitefish Bay | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±13.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.3 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.4% (±11.5 points) | 40.1% (±1.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±6.4 points) | 29.3% (±0.5 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,098 (±$18,867) | $44,490 (±$969) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,335 (±$230) | $1,101 (±$8) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Whitefish Bay, 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, Whitefish Bay ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 436 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 Whitefish Bay
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay | — | 47.9% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Glendale | 1.6 mi | 58.1% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shorewood | 1.7 mi | 43.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Point | 3.1 mi | 24.7% (±16.1 points) | Lower |
| River Hills | 4.5 mi | 60.0% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 4.8 mi | 50.9% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayside | 4.8 mi | 76.8% (±21.3 points) | Higher |
| Brown Deer | 5.7 mi | 46.7% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 7.6 mi | 43.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Point, WI (24.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bayside, WI (76.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | River Hills | 60.0% (±47.6 points) |
| 3 | Glendale | 58.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 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) |
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 Whitefish Bay
Are renters in Whitefish Bay rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whitefish Bay, WI spends 28.6% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay village, 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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