Metros where renters are the most overextended in Wisconsin
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.3%
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,481 (24.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $695
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,481 (24.4% of all housing units)
#23. Manitowoc
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.9%
- Median rent: $680
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,037 (22.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $680
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,037 (22.5% of all housing units)
#22. Shawano
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.4%
- Median rent: $811
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,041 (28.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $811
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,041 (28.6% of all housing units)
#21. Fond du Lac
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.4%
- Median rent: $848
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,410 (29.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $848
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,410 (29.5% of all housing units)
#20. Beaver Dam
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.6%
- Median rent: $866
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 25,523 (26.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $866
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 25,523 (26.5% of all housing units)
#19. Appleton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.9%
- Median rent: $782
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,117 (29.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $782
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,117 (29.0% of all housing units)
#18. Sheboygan
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.8%
- Median rent: $851
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 42,375 (32.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $851
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 42,375 (32.1% of all housing units)
#17. Green Bay
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.8%
- Median rent: $850
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,995 (34.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $850
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,995 (34.7% of all housing units)
#16. Menomonie
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.1%
- Median rent: $911
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,150 (27.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $911
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,150 (27.0% of all housing units)
#15. Watertown
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.4%
- Median rent: $738
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,046 (30.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $738
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,046 (30.6% of all housing units)
#14. Platteville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.5%
- Median rent: $815
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,587 (34.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $815
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,587 (34.4% of all housing units)
#13. Oshkosh
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.6%
- Median rent: $673
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,915 (21.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $673
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,915 (21.1% of all housing units)
#12. Marinette
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.6%
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,669 (27.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,669 (27.3% of all housing units)
#11. Wisconsin Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.7%
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,313 (30.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,313 (30.8% of all housing units)
#10. Janesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.8%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,501 (27.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,501 (27.9% of all housing units)
#9. Baraboo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.8%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,216 (32.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,216 (32.7% of all housing units)
#8. Eau Claire
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.0%
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,077 (26.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $808
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,077 (26.5% of all housing units)
#7. Wausau
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $942
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,805 (30.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $942
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,805 (30.5% of all housing units)
#6. Whitewater
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.9%
- Median rent: $891
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,145 (34.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $891
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,145 (34.9% of all housing units)
#5. La Crosse
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.1%
- Median rent: $830
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,703 (30.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $830
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,703 (30.0% of all housing units)
#4. Stevens Point
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $1,143
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 110,766 (38.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,143
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 110,766 (38.8% of all housing units)
#3. Madison
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $906
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,460 (31.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $906
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,460 (31.0% of all housing units)
#2. Racine
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.6%
- Median rent: $963
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 257,887 (40.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $963
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 257,887 (40.0% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Milwaukee
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