What is the median rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County), IN?
The median gross rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County), IN is $1,133 (±$102) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 2,610 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Franklin Township (Johnson County), the median gross rent went from $883 in 2015–2019 to $1,133 in 2020–2024 (+28.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,133 (±$102)
- Rented homes
- 2,610 (±366)
- $2,000 or more
- 9.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +28.3%
How much rent costs in Franklin Township (Johnson County)
| Monthly gross rent | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 3.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 37.5% (±9.6 points) | 22.2% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 38.7% (±8.0 points) | 40.2% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 13.2% (±6.0 points) | 19.9% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 8.7% (±6.4 points) | 9.8% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 38.7% of renting households.
9.9% of rented homes in Franklin Township (Johnson County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Franklin Township (Johnson County) against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Franklin Township (Johnson County) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,133 (±$102) | $1,271 (±$54) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 2,610 (±366) | 16,587 (±1,012) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Franklin Township (Johnson County), median gross rent is lower than in Johnson County ($1,271).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Johnson County, Franklin Township (Johnson County) ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 205 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $883 (±$25) | $1,133 (±$102) | +28.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 34.0% (±3.3 points) | 34.8% (±4.6 points) | +0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.8% (±4.2 points) | +0.5 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 Franklin Township (Johnson County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Johnson County) | — | $1,133 (±$102) | — |
| Franklin | 2.4 mi | $1,186 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| Needham Township | 4.9 mi | $1,224 (±$781) | Not measurably different |
| Whiteland | 5.0 mi | $1,661 (±$156) | Higher |
| New Whiteland | 5.4 mi | $1,465 (±$1,140) | Not measurably different |
| Trafalgar | 5.8 mi | $1,024 (±$205) | Not measurably different |
| Nineveh Township | 5.9 mi | $1,013 (±$430) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Johnson County) | 5.9 mi | $1,138 (±$233) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 6.8 mi | $1,333 (±$78) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whiteland, IN ($1,661), Pleasant Township (Johnson County), IN ($1,333).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | $1,333 (±$78) |
| 6 | Greenwood | $1,312 (±$58) |
| 7 | Prince's Lakes | $1,292 (±$487) |
| 8 | Needham Township | $1,224 (±$781) |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,186 (±$105) |
| 10 | Union Township (Johnson County) | $1,138 (±$233) |
| 11 | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | $1,133 (±$102) |
| 12 (tie) | Trafalgar | $1,024 (±$205) |
| 12 (tie) | Hensley Township | $1,024 (±$205) |
| 14 | Nineveh Township | $1,013 (±$430) |
| 15 | Blue River Township (Johnson County) | $877 (±$87) |
| 16 | Edinburgh | $845 (±$92) |
Showing 12 of 16 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 Franklin Township (Johnson County)
What is the average rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County) is $1,133 (±$102) 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 Franklin Township (Johnson County)?
In Franklin Township (Johnson County), the median gross rent went from $883 in 2015–2019 to $1,133 in 2020–2024 (+28.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Franklin Township (Johnson County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
9.9% of rented homes in Franklin Township (Johnson County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Franklin Township (Johnson County) higher than in Johnson County?
In Franklin Township (Johnson County), median gross rent is lower than in Johnson County ($1,271).
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 — Franklin township, Johnson County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Johnson County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Johnson 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 Franklin township, Johnson County, Indiana (county subdivision:25468, in state:18 county:081).
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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