How many renters in Wisconsin Rapids, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wisconsin Rapids
| Share of income spent on rent | Wisconsin Rapids | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±4.5 points) | 20.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±6.9 points) | 16.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±4.0 points) | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±4.8 points) | 13.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±7.4 points) | 30.2% | 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.
Wisconsin Rapids against Wood County, its state and the nation
| Wisconsin Rapids | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±8.0 points) | 38.0% (±4.7 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±7.4 points) | 30.2% (±4.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±2.9 points) | 25.7% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,213 (±$5,770) | $41,227 (±$2,673) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $888 (±$52) | $856 (±$33) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wisconsin Rapids, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wood County (38.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wood County, Wisconsin Rapids ranks 12 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 528 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 Wisconsin Rapids
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | — | 44.8% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Port Edwards | 2.7 mi | 41.2% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grand Rapids | 3.7 mi | 34.9% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Biron | 3.9 mi | 66.7% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wazeecha | 4.1 mi | 55.3% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rudolph | 5.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seneca (Wood County) | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sigel (Wood County) | 6.4 mi | 87.8% (±36.0 points) | Higher |
| Nekoosa | 6.8 mi | 28.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Sigel (Wood County), WI (87.8%).
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 Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Town of Dexter | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 7 | Milladore | 61.2% (±38.3 points) |
| 8 | Rudolph | 59.1% (±33.4 points) |
| 9 | Town of Port Edwards | 52.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Saratoga | 47.4% (±55.0 points) |
| 11 | Arpin | 45.8% (±58.8 points) |
| 12 | Wisconsin Rapids | 44.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | Port Edwards | 41.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | Town of Rock (Wood County) | 37.5% (±99.6 points) |
| 15 | Town of Grand Rapids | 34.9% (±32.8 points) |
| 16 | Marshfield | 33.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 17 | Vesper | 31.1% (±21.6 points) |
| 18 | Town of Hansen | 30.0% (±87.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Wood 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 Wisconsin Rapids
Are renters in Wisconsin Rapids rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wisconsin Rapids, WI spends 27.9% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Rapids city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Rapids city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Rapids city, 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 Wisconsin Rapids city, Wisconsin (place:88200, 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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