What is the median rent in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN?
The median gross rent in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN is $1,114 (±$51) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,257 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In German Township (St. Joseph County), the median gross rent went from $797 in 2015–2019 to $1,114 in 2020–2024 (+39.8%).
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
- $1,114 (±$51)
- Rented homes
- 1,257 (±194)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +39.8%
How much rent costs in German Township (St. Joseph County)
| Monthly gross rent | German Township (St. Joseph County) | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 5.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 26.7% (±8.3 points) | 36.9% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 60.2% (±9.2 points) | 41.9% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.6% (±5.4 points) | 11.0% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 2.7% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 60.2% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in German Township (St. Joseph County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
German Township (St. Joseph County) against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,114 (±$51) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,257 (±194) | 31,968 (±977) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In German Township (St. Joseph County), median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Joseph County ($1,062).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In St. Joseph County, German Township (St. Joseph County) ranks 9 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 231 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in German Township (St. Joseph County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $797 (±$35) | $1,114 (±$51) | +39.8% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 32.2% (±4.2 points) | 30.6% (±3.9 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6% (±8.3 points) | 9.6% (±6.1 points) | −5.0 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 German Township (St. Joseph County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | — | $1,114 (±$51) | — |
| Ardmore | 2.5 mi | $1,081 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland | 3.0 mi | $1,227 (±$99) | Higher |
| Notre Dame | 4.0 mi | $1,258 (±$528) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend | 4.0 mi | $1,033 (±$30) | Lower |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.2 mi | $1,038 (±$30) | Lower |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.3 mi | $1,132 (±$54) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.8 mi | $1,644 (±$626) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan | 7.6 mi | $903 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Bend, IN ($1,033), Portage Township (St. Joseph County), IN ($1,038).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roseland, IN ($1,227).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,644 (±$626) |
| 4 | Harris Township | $1,440 (±$201) |
| 5 | Notre Dame | $1,258 (±$528) |
| 6 | New Carlisle | $1,231 (±$96) |
| 7 | Roseland | $1,227 (±$99) |
| 8 | Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,132 (±$54) |
| 9 | German Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,114 (±$51) |
| 10 | Mishawaka | $1,070 (±$28) |
| 11 | Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,043 (±$270) |
| 12 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,038 (±$30) |
| 13 | South Bend | $1,033 (±$30) |
| 14 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,009 (±$38) |
| 15 (tie) | North Liberty | $960 (±$203) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in St. Joseph 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 German Township (St. Joseph County)
What is the average rent in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in German Township (St. Joseph County) is $1,114 (±$51) 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 German Township (St. Joseph County)?
In German Township (St. Joseph County), the median gross rent went from $797 in 2015–2019 to $1,114 in 2020–2024 (+39.8%).
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 German Township (St. Joseph County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in German Township (St. Joseph County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 5.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in German Township (St. Joseph County) higher than in St. Joseph County?
In German Township (St. Joseph County), median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Joseph County ($1,062).
It is also higher than in 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 — German township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — German township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — German township, St. Joseph 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 German township, St. Joseph County, Indiana (county subdivision:27468, in state:18 county:141).
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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