What is the median rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County), IN?
The median gross rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County), IN is $1,006 (±$110) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,647 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Van Buren Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $708 in 2015–2019 to $1,006 in 2020–2024 (+42.1%).
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
- $1,006 (±$110)
- Rented homes
- 1,647 (±283)
- $2,000 or more
- 1.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +42.1%
How much rent costs in Van Buren Township (Monroe County)
| Monthly gross rent | Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 45.8% (±11.0 points) | 27.8% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 38.3% (±11.0 points) | 40.8% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 10.9% (±5.6 points) | 17.5% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 5.7% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 45.8% of renting households.
1.4% of rented homes in Van Buren Township (Monroe County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Van Buren Township (Monroe County) against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,006 (±$110) | $1,193 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,647 (±283) | 26,437 (±904) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Van Buren Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is lower than in Monroe County ($1,193).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Monroe County, Van Buren Township (Monroe County) ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $708 (±$53) | $1,006 (±$110) | +42.1% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±3.8 points) | 32.3% (±5.0 points) | +3.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | −1.4 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 Van Buren Township (Monroe County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | — | $1,006 (±$110) | — |
| Richland Township (Monroe County) | 5.3 mi | $1,013 (±$337) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Monroe County) | 5.8 mi | $1,222 (±$37) | Higher |
| Bloomington | 6.3 mi | $1,200 (±$33) | Higher |
| Beech Creek Township | 6.6 mi | $782 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Ellettsville | 7.6 mi | $855 (±$276) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville-Sanders | 7.6 mi | $1,123 (±$280) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Monroe County) | 8.5 mi | $1,181 (±$271) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington Township | 8.6 mi | $1,194 (±$52) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Monroe County), IN ($1,222), Bloomington, IN ($1,200), Bloomington Township, IN ($1,194).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Washington Township (Monroe County) | $1,200 (±$193) |
| 4 | Bloomington Township | $1,194 (±$52) |
| 5 | Clear Creek Township (Monroe County) | $1,181 (±$271) |
| 6 | Smithville-Sanders | $1,123 (±$280) |
| 7 | Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | $1,115 (±$619) |
| 8 | Richland Township (Monroe County) | $1,013 (±$337) |
| 9 | Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | $1,006 (±$110) |
| 10 | Ellettsville | $855 (±$276) |
| 11 (tie) | Stinesville | $642 (±$207) |
| 11 (tie) | Bean Blossom Township | $642 (±$207) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Monroe 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 Van Buren Township (Monroe County)
What is the average rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County) is $1,006 (±$110) 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 Van Buren Township (Monroe County)?
In Van Buren Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $708 in 2015–2019 to $1,006 in 2020–2024 (+42.1%).
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 Van Buren Township (Monroe County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
1.4% of rented homes in Van Buren Township (Monroe County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 3.6% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Van Buren Township (Monroe County) higher than in Monroe County?
In Van Buren Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is lower than in Monroe County ($1,193).
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 — Van Buren township, Monroe County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren township, Monroe County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren township, Monroe 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 Van Buren township, Monroe County, Indiana (county subdivision:78542, in state:18 county:105).
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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