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Saukville

Pop. 4,267·22nd most expensive in Wisconsin·Rental market data updated monthly for Saukville, WI
Median rent (all units)
$1,598/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
-$334
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Saukville · $1,598
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,598/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,080/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,598 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,730) is $1,993 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,460).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Saukville. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,176/yr
At $1,598/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.4% 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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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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Saukville is $1,598/mo as of August 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 24% 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

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 $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,598/mo in Saukville. The local median household income is $79,730/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Saukville?

Rent in Saukville has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Saukville rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Saukville is in the middle among Wisconsin cities for rent, ranking #22 of 62 tracked cities at $1,598/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saukville?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Saukville ($1,598/mo) include West Bend ($1,177/mo), and Germantown ($1,547/mo).
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,598/mo, rent takes ~24% of Saukville's median household income ($79,730/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saukville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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