What is the median rent in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN?
The median gross rent in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN is $954 (±$35) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 197 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Jackson Township (Owen County), the median gross rent went from $853 in 2015–2019 to $954 in 2020–2024 (+11.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $954 (±$35)
- Rented homes
- 197 (±112)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +11.8%
How much rent costs in Jackson Township (Owen County)
| Monthly gross rent | Jackson Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±17.3 points) | 12.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 75.6% (±24.4 points) | 50.8% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 24.4% (±24.4 points) | 29.1% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±17.3 points) | 7.3% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±17.3 points) | 0.0% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±17.3 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±17.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 75.6% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Owen County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Jackson Township (Owen County) against Owen County, its state and the nation
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $954 (±$35) | $911 (±$62) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 197 (±112) | 1,308 (±205) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Jackson Township (Owen County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Owen County ($911).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Owen County, Jackson Township (Owen County) ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 454 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Jackson Township (Owen County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $853 (±$29) | $954 (±$35) | +11.8% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.9% (±10.2 points) | 31.0% (±13.7 points) | +5.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±14.7 points) | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 0.0 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 Jackson Township (Owen County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | — | $954 (±$35) | — |
| Cloverdale Township | 6.6 mi | $751 (±$104) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Clay County) | 6.8 mi | $883 (±$88) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 7.9 mi | $743 (±$104) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Putnam County) | 8.4 mi | $576 (±$14) | Lower |
| Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 9.4 mi | $1,218 (±$546) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Clay County) | 9.9 mi | $952 (±$58) | Not measurably different |
| Center Point | 10 mi | $708 (±$488) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Owen County) | 11 mi | $862 (±$113) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cloverdale Township, IN ($751), Cloverdale, IN ($743), Washington Township (Putnam County), IN ($576).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette Township (Owen County) | $1,218 (±$546) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Owen County) | $1,026 (±$157) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Owen County) | $954 (±$35) |
| 4 | Gosport | $898 (±$142) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Owen County) | $862 (±$113) |
| 6 | Spencer | $798 (±$178) |
| 7 | Clay Township (Owen County) | $711 (±$321) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Owen County) | $645 (±$169) |
| 9 | Harrison Township (Owen County) | $525 (±$445) |
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 Jackson Township (Owen County)
What is the average rent in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jackson Township (Owen County) is $954 (±$35) 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 Jackson Township (Owen County)?
In Jackson Township (Owen County), the median gross rent went from $853 in 2015–2019 to $954 in 2020–2024 (+11.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Jackson Township (Owen County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Owen County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Jackson Township (Owen County) higher than in Owen County?
In Jackson Township (Owen County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Owen County ($911).
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 — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen 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 Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana (county subdivision:37278, in state:18 county:119).
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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