What is the median rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), IN?
The median gross rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), IN is $1,043 (±$24) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 13,054 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), the median gross rent went from $802 in 2015–2019 to $1,043 in 2020–2024 (+30.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,043 (±$24)
- Rented homes
- 13,054 (±661)
- $2,000 or more
- 1.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +30.0%
How much rent costs in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County)
| Monthly gross rent | Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 6.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 38.2% (±3.6 points) | 32.4% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 47.1% (±4.0 points) | 43.3% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 14.2% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 47.1% of renting households.
1.3% of rented homes in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) against Tippecanoe County, its state and the nation
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,043 (±$24) | $1,124 (±$18) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 13,054 (±661) | 34,311 (±1,023) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), median gross rent is lower than in Tippecanoe County ($1,124).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Tippecanoe County, Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 299 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $802 (±$17) | $1,043 (±$24) | +30.0% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 52.8% (±2.0 points) | 55.4% (±2.3 points) | +2.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% (±1.6 points) | 5.1% (±1.6 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Median gross rent in places near Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | — | $1,043 (±$24) | — |
| Lafayette | 2.1 mi | $1,079 (±$19) | Higher |
| West Lafayette | 3.9 mi | $1,225 (±$65) | Higher |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 5.3 mi | $1,539 (±$252) | Higher |
| Battle Ground | 5.5 mi | $765 (±$357) | Not measurably different |
| Wea Township | 5.5 mi | $1,144 (±$25) | Higher |
| Dayton | 5.6 mi | $947 (±$114) | Not measurably different |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.4 mi | $1,214 (±$52) | Higher |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.7 mi | $1,217 (±$156) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lafayette, IN ($1,079), West Lafayette, IN ($1,225), Perry Township (Tippecanoe County), IN ($1,539).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,214 (±$52) |
| 6 | Wea Township | $1,144 (±$25) |
| 7 (tie) | Shadeland | $1,121 (±$17) |
| 7 (tie) | Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,121 (±$17) |
| 9 | Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,115 (±$92) |
| 10 | Lafayette | $1,079 (±$19) |
| 11 | Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,043 (±$24) |
| 12 | Dayton | $947 (±$114) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | $861 (±$346) |
| 14 | Lauramie Township | $815 (±$164) |
| 15 | Battle Ground | $765 (±$357) |
| 16 | Clarks Hill | $649 (±$485) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Tippecanoe 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 Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County)
What is the average rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) is $1,043 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County)?
In Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), the median gross rent went from $802 in 2015–2019 to $1,043 in 2020–2024 (+30.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
1.3% of rented homes in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 6.2% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) higher than in Tippecanoe County?
In Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), median gross rent is lower than in Tippecanoe County ($1,124).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Tippecanoe County, 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) for Fairfield township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (county subdivision:22342, in state:18 county:157).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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