What is the median rent in Union Township (Johnson County), IN?
The median gross rent in Union Township (Johnson County), IN is $1,138 (±$233) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 221 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Union Township (Johnson County), the median gross rent went from $977 in 2015–2019 to $1,138 in 2020–2024 (+16.5%).
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
- $1,138 (±$233)
- Rented homes
- 221 (±130)
- $2,000 or more
- 31.2%
- Since 2015–2019
- +16.5%
How much rent costs in Union Township (Johnson County)
| Monthly gross rent | Union Township (Johnson County) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 3.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 26.7% (±24.7 points) | 22.2% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 42.1% (±34.2 points) | 40.2% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 19.9% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 31.2% (±35.1 points) | 9.8% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 42.1% of renting households.
31.2% of rented homes in Union Township (Johnson County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Union Township (Johnson County) against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Johnson County) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,138 (±$233) | $1,271 (±$54) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 221 (±130) | 16,587 (±1,012) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Union Township (Johnson County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Johnson County ($1,271).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Johnson County, Union Township (Johnson County) ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 198 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Union Township (Johnson County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $977 (±$202) | $1,138 (±$233) | +16.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 12.5% (±8.6 points) | 20.3% (±11.2 points) | +7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 16.0% (±22.6 points) | +16.0 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 Union Township (Johnson County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Johnson County) | — | $1,138 (±$233) | — |
| Trafalgar | 4.7 mi | $1,024 (±$205) | Not measurably different |
| Hensley Township | 5.2 mi | $1,024 (±$205) | Not measurably different |
| Bargersville | 5.2 mi | $1,379 (±$628) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Johnson County) | 5.9 mi | $1,133 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Morgan County) | 6.1 mi | $1,051 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| Morgantown | 7.2 mi | $908 (±$149) | Not measurably different |
| White River Township (Johnson County) | 7.6 mi | $1,340 (±$96) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 7.7 mi | $891 (±$183) | 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 Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | White River Township (Johnson County) | $1,340 (±$96) |
| 5 | Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | $1,333 (±$78) |
| 6 | Greenwood | $1,312 (±$58) |
| 7 | Prince's Lakes | $1,292 (±$487) |
| 8 | Needham Township | $1,224 (±$781) |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,186 (±$105) |
| 10 | Union Township (Johnson County) | $1,138 (±$233) |
| 11 | Franklin Township (Johnson County) | $1,133 (±$102) |
| 12 (tie) | Trafalgar | $1,024 (±$205) |
| 12 (tie) | Hensley Township | $1,024 (±$205) |
| 14 | Nineveh Township | $1,013 (±$430) |
| 15 | Blue River Township (Johnson County) | $877 (±$87) |
| 16 | Edinburgh | $845 (±$92) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Johnson 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 Union Township (Johnson County)
What is the average rent in Union Township (Johnson County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Union Township (Johnson County) is $1,138 (±$233) 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 Union Township (Johnson County)?
In Union Township (Johnson County), the median gross rent went from $977 in 2015–2019 to $1,138 in 2020–2024 (+16.5%).
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 Union Township (Johnson County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
31.2% of rented homes in Union Township (Johnson County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Union Township (Johnson County) higher than in Johnson County?
In Union Township (Johnson County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Johnson County ($1,271).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Union township, Johnson County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Johnson County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Johnson 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 Union township, Johnson County, Indiana (county subdivision:77390, in state:18 county:081).
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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