What is the median rent in Harrison Township (Howard County), IN?
The median gross rent in Harrison Township (Howard County), IN is $952 (±$26) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,270 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Harrison Township (Howard County), the median gross rent went from $753 in 2015–2019 to $952 in 2020–2024 (+26.4%).
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
- $952 (±$26)
- Rented homes
- 1,270 (±296)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +26.4%
How much rent costs in Harrison Township (Howard County)
| Monthly gross rent | Harrison Township (Howard County) | Howard County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 5.7% (±4.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 63.1% (±14.7 points) | 53.9% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26.1% (±12.8 points) | 32.9% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 5.0% (±4.4 points) | 3.5% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 63.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Harrison Township (Howard County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Harrison Township (Howard County) against Howard County, its state and the nation
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $952 (±$26) | $937 (±$19) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,270 (±296) | 9,469 (±689) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Harrison Township (Howard County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Howard County ($937).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Howard County, Harrison Township (Howard County) ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Harrison Township (Howard County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $753 (±$131) | $952 (±$26) | +26.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 30.3% (±5.2 points) | 30.8% (±6.1 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% (±5.9 points) | 3.0% (±5.0 points) | −2.9 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 Harrison Township (Howard County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | — | $952 (±$26) | — |
| Kokomo | 3.7 mi | $939 (±$20) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Howard County) | 4.2 mi | $924 (±$26) | Not measurably different |
| Russiaville | 4.7 mi | $931 (±$247) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | 4.7 mi | $817 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 6.5 mi | $1,116 (±$190) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Howard County) | 7.1 mi | $1,018 (±$156) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Township | 7.3 mi | $1,092 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Tipton County) | 8.1 mi | $995 (±$124) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Township (Howard County) | $1,018 (±$156) |
| 2 | Harrison Township (Howard County) | $952 (±$26) |
| 3 | Kokomo | $939 (±$20) |
| 4 | Russiaville | $931 (±$247) |
| 5 | Center Township (Howard County) | $924 (±$26) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Howard County) | $893 (±$129) |
| 7 | Howard Township (Howard County) | $869 (±$202) |
| 8 | Greentown | $850 (±$135) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Howard 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 Harrison Township (Howard County)
What is the average rent in Harrison Township (Howard County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Harrison Township (Howard County) is $952 (±$26) 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 Harrison Township (Howard County)?
In Harrison Township (Howard County), the median gross rent went from $753 in 2015–2019 to $952 in 2020–2024 (+26.4%).
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 Harrison Township (Howard County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Harrison Township (Howard County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 5.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Harrison Township (Howard County) higher than in Howard County?
In Harrison Township (Howard County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Howard County ($937).
It is also lower 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 — Harrison township, Howard County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Howard County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Howard 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 Harrison township, Howard County, Indiana (county subdivision:31846, in state:18 county:067).
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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