What percentage of people rent in Edinburgh, IN?
37.5% (±6.5 points) of the occupied homes in Edinburgh, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 755 renting households against 1,257 that own their home.
In Edinburgh, the share of households that rent went from 45.6% in 2015–2019 to 37.5% in 2020–2024 (−8.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 37.5% (±6.5 points)
- Renting households
- 755 (±185)
- Median renter income
- $44,980 (±$10,658)
Who rents and who owns in Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 37.5% (±6.5 points) | 27.3% (±1.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 755 (±185) | 17,061 (±1,039) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,257 (±177) | 45,493 (±1,037) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $44,980 (±$10,658) | $60,184 (±$5,876) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $69,063 (±$15,785) | $103,418 (±$3,143) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Edinburgh, the renter share is higher than in Johnson County (27.3%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Johnson County, Edinburgh ranks 2 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Edinburgh has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 45.6% (±8.4 points) | 37.5% (±6.5 points) | −8.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $737 (±$93) | $845 (±$92) | +14.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,200 (±$12,673) | $60,843 (±$12,698) | +21.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Edinburgh
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | — | 37.5% (±6.5 points) | — |
| German Township (Bartholomew County) | 3.0 mi | 20.2% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 3.5 mi | 34.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylorsville | 3.9 mi | 30.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Shelby County) | 4.6 mi | 10.1% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Nineveh Township | 6.8 mi | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Clifford | 7.0 mi | 58.0% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock Township | 7.1 mi | 15.6% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Prince's Lakes | 7.7 mi | 4.7% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: German Township (Bartholomew County), IN (20.2%), Jackson Township (Shelby County), IN (10.1%), Nineveh Township, IN (3.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood | 40.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 2 | Edinburgh | 37.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 3 | Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 36.2% (±2.9 points) |
| 4 | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 34.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Franklin | 34.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 6 | Blue River Township (Johnson County) | 34.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 | Bargersville | 26.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Trafalgar | 22.4% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Edinburgh
How many renters are there in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has an estimated 755 (±185) renting households, 37.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, the share of households that rent went from 45.6% in 2015–2019 to 37.5% in 2020–2024 (−8.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Edinburgh?
A renting household in Edinburgh has 2.2 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Edinburgh?
The median renting household in Edinburgh, IN has an income of $44,980 (±$10,658) a year, against $69,063 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburgh town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburgh town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburgh town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburgh town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburgh town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Edinburgh town, Indiana (place:20404, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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