What is the median rent in Washington Township (Decatur County), IN?
The median gross rent in Washington Township (Decatur County), IN is $859 (±$38) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,897 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Washington Township (Decatur County), the median gross rent went from $788 in 2015–2019 to $859 in 2020–2024 (+9.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $859 (±$38)
- Rented homes
- 1,897 (±305)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +9.0%
How much rent costs in Washington Township (Decatur County)
| Monthly gross rent | Washington Township (Decatur County) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | 9.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 62.4% (±9.0 points) | 61.1% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 22.6% (±8.5 points) | 23.5% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 5.6% (±4.1 points) | 5.7% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 62.4% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Washington Township (Decatur County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Washington Township (Decatur County) against Decatur County, its state and the nation
| Washington Township (Decatur County) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $859 (±$38) | $861 (±$40) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,897 (±305) | 2,268 (±316) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Washington Township (Decatur County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Decatur County ($861).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Decatur County, Washington Township (Decatur County) ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 703 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Washington Township (Decatur County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $788 (±$28) | $859 (±$38) | +9.0% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 41.5% (±4.1 points) | 33.3% (±4.7 points) | −8.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% (±3.6 points) | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | −3.6 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 Washington Township (Decatur County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Decatur County) | — | $859 (±$38) | — |
| Greensburg | 1.8 mi | $859 (±$38) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Decatur County) | 7.1 mi | $1,088 (±$110) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Decatur County) | 7.3 mi | $994 (±$510) | Not measurably different |
| Saltcreek Township | 7.3 mi | $1,219 (±$149) | Higher |
| New Point | 8.0 mi | $1,219 (±$149) | Higher |
| Sandcreek Township | 10.0 mi | $708 (±$96) | Lower |
| St. Paul | 10 mi | $938 (±$363) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Ripley County) | 11 mi | $713 (±$370) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sandcreek Township, IN ($708).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion Township (Decatur County), IN ($1,088), Saltcreek Township, IN ($1,219), New Point, IN ($1,219).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | New Point | $1,219 (±$149) |
| 1 (tie) | Saltcreek Township | $1,219 (±$149) |
| 3 | Marion Township (Decatur County) | $1,088 (±$110) |
| 4 | Adams Township (Decatur County) | $994 (±$510) |
| 5 | St. Paul | $938 (±$363) |
| 6 (tie) | Greensburg | $859 (±$38) |
| 6 (tie) | Washington Township (Decatur County) | $859 (±$38) |
| 8 | Sandcreek Township | $708 (±$96) |
| 9 | Westport | $705 (±$107) |
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 Washington Township (Decatur County)
What is the average rent in Washington Township (Decatur County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Washington Township (Decatur County) is $859 (±$38) 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 Washington Township (Decatur County)?
In Washington Township (Decatur County), the median gross rent went from $788 in 2015–2019 to $859 in 2020–2024 (+9.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Washington Township (Decatur County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Washington Township (Decatur County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 9.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Washington Township (Decatur County) higher than in Decatur County?
In Washington Township (Decatur County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Decatur County ($861).
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 — Washington township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Decatur 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 Washington township, Decatur County, Indiana (county subdivision:80558, in state:18 county:031).
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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