What is the median rent in Jennings Township (Scott County), IN?
The median gross rent in Jennings Township (Scott County), IN is $761 (±$223) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 699 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Jennings Township (Scott County), the median gross rent went from $801 in 2015–2019 to $761 in 2020–2024 (−5.0%).
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
- $761 (±$223)
- Rented homes
- 699 (±249)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- −5.0%
How much rent costs in Jennings Township (Scott County)
| Monthly gross rent | Jennings Township (Scott County) | Scott County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 6.7% (±6.7 points) | 20.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 82.1% (±10.9 points) | 58.8% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 11.2% (±8.2 points) | 17.6% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 3.0% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 82.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Jennings Township (Scott County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Jennings Township (Scott County) against Scott County, its state and the nation
| Jennings Township (Scott County) | Scott County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $761 (±$223) | $822 (±$63) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 699 (±249) | 2,524 (±379) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Jennings Township (Scott County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Scott County ($822).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Scott County, Jennings Township (Scott County) ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 951 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Jennings Township (Scott County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $801 (±$63) | $761 (±$223) | −5.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.9% (±6.3 points) | 24.1% (±7.7 points) | −2.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.0% (±11.0 points) | 3.2% (±5.2 points) | −15.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
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 Jennings Township (Scott County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Township (Scott County) | — | $761 (±$223) | — |
| Austin | 2.2 mi | $677 (±$267) | Not measurably different |
| Crothersville | 3.9 mi | $1,034 (±$215) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Scott County) | 4.0 mi | $686 (±$38) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 4.8 mi | $1,053 (±$154) | Higher |
| Scottsburg | 5.4 mi | $831 (±$118) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Jennings County) | 6.4 mi | $656 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna Township | 7.5 mi | $849 (±$112) | Not measurably different |
| Little York | 7.9 mi | $1,021 (±$172) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vernon Township (Jackson County), IN ($1,053).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley Township | $1,543 (±$1,438) |
| 2 | Vienna Township | $849 (±$112) |
| 3 | Lexington Township | $846 (±$40) |
| 4 | Scottsburg | $831 (±$118) |
| 5 | Jennings Township (Scott County) | $761 (±$223) |
| 6 | Johnson Township (Scott County) | $686 (±$38) |
| 7 | Austin | $677 (±$267) |
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 Jennings Township (Scott County)
What is the average rent in Jennings Township (Scott County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jennings Township (Scott County) is $761 (±$223) 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 Jennings Township (Scott County)?
In Jennings Township (Scott County), the median gross rent went from $801 in 2015–2019 to $761 in 2020–2024 (−5.0%).
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 Jennings Township (Scott County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Jennings Township (Scott County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 6.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Jennings Township (Scott County) higher than in Scott County?
In Jennings Township (Scott County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Scott County ($822).
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 — Jennings township, Scott County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jennings township, Scott County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jennings township, Scott 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 Jennings township, Scott County, Indiana (county subdivision:38448, in state:18 county:143).
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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