What percentage of people rent in Frankfort, IN?
39.8% (±4.2 points) of the occupied homes in Frankfort, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,387 renting households against 3,615 that own their home.
In Frankfort, the share of households that rent went from 43.2% in 2015–2019 to 39.8% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 39.8% (±4.2 points)
- Renting households
- 2,387 (±278)
- Median renter income
- $43,895 (±$5,069)
Who rents and who owns in Frankfort
| Frankfort | Clinton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | 25.8% (±2.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,387 (±278) | 3,225 (±305) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,615 (±304) | 9,271 (±287) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $43,895 (±$5,069) | $44,781 (±$5,459) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,373 (±$4,302) | $77,938 (±$7,883) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Frankfort, the renter share is higher than in Clinton County (25.8%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Clinton County, Frankfort ranks 1 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 103 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Frankfort has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.2% (±3.8 points) | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | −3.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $711 (±$29) | $898 (±$61) | +26.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,120 (±$2,696) | $57,412 (±$4,497) | +39.6% | Up 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 Frankfort
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | — | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Center Township (Clinton County) | 1.3 mi | 36.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Clinton County) | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Clinton County) | 4.5 mi | 6.2% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Clinton County) | 5.5 mi | 14.5% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Michigan Township (Clinton County) | 6.5 mi | 23.8% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Clinton County) | 7.0 mi | 10.3% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Michigantown | 7.6 mi | 36.6% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owen Township (Clinton County) | 7.9 mi | 19.6% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Clinton County), IN (0.0%), Jackson Township (Clinton County), IN (6.2%), Washington Township (Clinton County), IN (14.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 39.8% (±4.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Michigantown | 36.6% (±13.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Center Township (Clinton County) | 36.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 4 | Kirklin | 25.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 5 | Rossville | 24.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 6 | Michigan Township (Clinton County) | 23.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 7 | Kirklin Township | 23.2% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Clinton 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 Frankfort
How many renters are there in Frankfort?
Frankfort has an estimated 2,387 (±278) renting households, 39.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Frankfort?
In Frankfort, the share of households that rent went from 43.2% in 2015–2019 to 39.8% in 2020–2024 (−3.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Frankfort?
A renting household in Frankfort has 2.5 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Frankfort?
The median renting household in Frankfort, IN has an income of $43,895 (±$5,069) a year, against $67,373 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, 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 Frankfort city, Indiana (place:25324, 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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