What percentage of people rent in Lynn, IN?
27.6% (±13.4 points) of the occupied homes in Lynn, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 131 renting households against 343 that own their home.
In Lynn, the share of households that rent went from 35.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.6% in 2020–2024 (−8.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 27.6% (±13.4 points)
- Renting households
- 131 (±79)
- Median renter income
- $21,250 (±$12,164)
Who rents and who owns in Lynn
| Lynn | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 27.6% (±13.4 points) | 22.7% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 131 (±79) | 2,355 (±278) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 343 (±86) | 8,009 (±315) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $21,250 (±$12,164) | $30,332 (±$3,867) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $51,563 (±$18,646) | $72,140 (±$2,920) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Lynn, the renter share is not measurably different from Randolph County (22.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Randolph County, Lynn ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lynn has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.6% (±8.1 points) | 27.6% (±13.4 points) | −8.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $677 (±$43) | $661 (±$40) | −2.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,205 (±$13,569) | $38,438 (±$15,305) | −35.1% | Down after inflation |
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.
Households that rent in places near Lynn
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | — | 27.6% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Randolph County) | 2.3 mi | 18.6% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensfork Township | 4.0 mi | 13.1% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 6.0 mi | 20.1% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain City | 6.6 mi | 26.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 6.8 mi | 32.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 7.9 mi | 12.5% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollansburg | 8.6 mi | 37.5% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White River Township (Randolph County) | 8.6 mi | 24.9% (±5.3 points) | 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.
Households that rent across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmland | 44.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 | Union City | 33.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 3 | Saratoga | 32.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 4 | Modoc | 31.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 5 | Winchester | 29.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 29.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Lynn | 27.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 27.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 | Parker City | 26.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 10 | White River Township (Randolph County) | 24.9% (±5.3 points) |
| 11 | Losantville | 24.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Randolph County) | 24.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | Ridgeville | 22.1% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Randolph 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 Lynn
How many renters are there in Lynn?
Lynn has an estimated 131 (±79) renting households, 27.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lynn?
In Lynn, the share of households that rent went from 35.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.6% in 2020–2024 (−8.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Lynn?
A renting household in Lynn has 1.4 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lynn?
The median renting household in Lynn, IN has an income of $21,250 (±$12,164) a year, against $51,563 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynn town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynn town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynn town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynn town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynn town, 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lynn town, Indiana (place:45468, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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