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Saukville

Pop. 4,267·17th most expensive in Wisconsin·Rental market data updated monthly for Saukville, WI
Median rent (all units)
$1,672/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$293
Rising (Monthly)
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Saukville · $1,672
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,672/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$79,730/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saukville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,064/yr
At $1,672/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Saukville, WI is majority owner-occupied, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,267
Median income
$79,730
Median age
38.8
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
23.4%
23.1%
22.9%
15.8%
14.7%
Under 1823.4%
18–3423.1%
35–5422.9%
55–6415.8%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
88.6%
White88.6%
Black2.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
33.9%
29.6%
32.8%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Saukville, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,206 → $79,730
up 18.6%
Population
4,294 → 4,267
down 0.6%
Renter share
41.1% → 44.8%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 32.8%
+0.9 pts

Household income in the area moved from $67,206 to $79,730 across the same window, up 18.6% versus 2021. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 41.1% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Saukville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Saukville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Saukville, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saukville is $1,672/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,340/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,730/yr), Saukville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saukville an affordable city for renters?

Saukville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,672/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,730/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saukville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saukville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,672/mo in Saukville. The local median household income is $79,730/yr, meaning the typical Saukville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Saukville?

Rent in Saukville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Saukville rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Saukville is one of the pricier cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #17 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,672/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saukville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saukville ($1,672/mo): West Bend ($1,425/mo), Brown Deer ($1,618/mo).

What percentage of Saukville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of Saukville households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. Saukville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Saukville rent compare to the national average?

Saukville's median rent of $1,672/mo is $293 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #17 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,672/mo, rent takes ~25% of Saukville's median household income ($79,730/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.5–7.65%
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