How many renters in Whitewater, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Whitewater, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whitewater
| Share of income spent on rent | Whitewater | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±5.3 points) | 12.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±5.8 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±5.2 points) | 17.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±4.1 points) | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±7.8 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Whitewater against Walworth County, its state and the nation
| Whitewater | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±9.0 points) | 42.3% (±4.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±7.8 points) | 33.9% (±4.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±4.4 points) | 27.0% (±1.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,051 (±$6,046) | $51,325 (±$4,405) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,041 (±$73) | $1,150 (±$34) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Whitewater, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Walworth County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Walworth County, Whitewater ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 342 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 Whitewater
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | — | 51.1% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Town of Cold Spring | 2.9 mi | 21.4% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Whitewater | 4.2 mi | 27.0% (±50.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lima (Rock County) | 6.0 mi | 50.9% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Koshkonong | 6.5 mi | 41.5% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hebron | 7.0 mi | 24.0% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra | 7.5 mi | 41.7% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Palmyra | 7.6 mi | 30.0% (±65.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of La Grange (Walworth County) | 7.7 mi | 21.2% (±24.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of La Grange (Walworth County), WI (21.2%).
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 Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of East Troy | 72.7% (±40.7 points) |
| 2 | Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 54.4% (±29.4 points) |
| 3 | Whitewater | 51.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 4 | Walworth | 49.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 | Delavan | 46.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 6 | Lake Geneva | 46.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | East Troy | 45.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Geneva | 42.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Elkhorn | 40.4% (±10.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Walworth 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 Whitewater
Are renters in Whitewater rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Whitewater 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 Whitewater spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whitewater, WI spends 30.6% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater 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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