What is the median rent in Portage Township (Porter County), IN?
The median gross rent in Portage Township (Porter County), IN is $1,248 (±$60) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 4,506 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median gross rent went from $931 in 2015–2019 to $1,248 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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
- $1,248 (±$60)
- Rented homes
- 4,506 (±415)
- $2,000 or more
- 4.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +34.0%
How much rent costs in Portage Township (Porter County)
| Monthly gross rent | Portage Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.4% (±6.2 points) | 21.2% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 53.2% (±7.3 points) | 50.2% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 19.0% (±5.0 points) | 18.8% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | 5.8% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 53.2% of renting households.
4.4% of rented homes in Portage Township (Porter County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Portage Township (Porter County) against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Portage Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,248 (±$60) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 4,506 (±415) | 14,153 (±774) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Portage Township (Porter County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Porter County ($1,219).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Porter County, Portage Township (Porter County) ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Portage Township (Porter County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $931 (±$39) | $1,248 (±$60) | +34.0% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.7% (±2.4 points) | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | −3.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | +0.3 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 Portage Township (Porter County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township (Porter County) | — | $1,248 (±$60) | — |
| Portage | 0.9 mi | $1,231 (±$64) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven | 3.3 mi | $1,297 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Harbor | 3.9 mi | $1,458 (±$173) | Higher |
| Lake Station | 3.9 mi | $1,124 (±$84) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Commons | 5.0 mi | $1,388 (±$538) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 5.0 mi | $1,137 (±$61) | Lower |
| New Chicago | 5.1 mi | $1,141 (±$143) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.4 mi | $1,570 (±$243) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Station, IN ($1,124), Hobart Township, IN ($1,137).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burns Harbor, IN ($1,458), Liberty Township (Porter County), IN ($1,570).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Liberty Township (Porter County) | $1,570 (±$243) |
| 6 | Burns Harbor | $1,458 (±$173) |
| 7 | Salt Creek Commons | $1,388 (±$538) |
| 8 | South Haven | $1,297 (±$125) |
| 9 | Union Township (Porter County) | $1,288 (±$537) |
| 10 | Chesterton | $1,274 (±$147) |
| 11 | Portage Township (Porter County) | $1,248 (±$60) |
| 12 | Portage | $1,231 (±$64) |
| 13 | Valparaiso | $1,224 (±$43) |
| 14 | Center Township (Porter County) | $1,195 (±$35) |
| 15 | Porter Township | $1,194 (±$234) |
| 16 | Westchester Township | $1,190 (±$62) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Porter County) | $1,056 (±$131) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Porter 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 Portage Township (Porter County)
What is the average rent in Portage Township (Porter County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Portage Township (Porter County) is $1,248 (±$60) 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 Portage Township (Porter County)?
In Portage Township (Porter County), the median gross rent went from $931 in 2015–2019 to $1,248 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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 Portage Township (Porter County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
4.4% of rented homes in Portage Township (Porter County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 2.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Portage Township (Porter County) higher than in Porter County?
In Portage Township (Porter County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Porter County ($1,219).
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 — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Porter 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 Portage township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:61110, in state:18 county:127).
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.
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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.
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