What is the median rent in Wayne Township (Allen County), IN?
The median gross rent in Wayne Township (Allen County), IN is $966 (±$20) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 21,609 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Wayne Township (Allen County), the median gross rent went from $732 in 2015–2019 to $966 in 2020–2024 (+32.0%).
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
- $966 (±$20)
- Rented homes
- 21,609 (±908)
- $2,000 or more
- 1.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +32.0%
How much rent costs in Wayne Township (Allen County)
| Monthly gross rent | Wayne Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 5.7% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 49.3% (±3.2 points) | 42.0% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 39.4% (±3.2 points) | 41.0% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 8.2% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 49.3% of renting households.
1.3% of rented homes in Wayne Township (Allen County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Wayne Township (Allen County) against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Wayne Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $966 (±$20) | $1,021 (±$18) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 21,609 (±908) | 46,913 (±1,332) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Wayne Township (Allen County), median gross rent is lower than in Allen County ($1,021).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Allen County, Wayne Township (Allen County) ranks 15 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 422 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Wayne Township (Allen County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$11) | $966 (±$20) | +32.0% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 49.1% (±1.4 points) | 48.7% (±1.6 points) | −0.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2% (±1.5 points) | 5.0% (±1.2 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
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 Wayne Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Allen County) | — | $966 (±$20) | — |
| Fort Wayne | 2.8 mi | $999 (±$17) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Allen County) | 5.9 mi | $1,010 (±$49) | Not measurably different |
| Aboite Township | 6.0 mi | $1,261 (±$87) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Allen County) | 6.1 mi | $891 (±$34) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Allen County) | 6.3 mi | $2,076 (±$1,090) | Higher |
| New Haven | 7.9 mi | $998 (±$74) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Township | 8.3 mi | $1,110 (±$44) | Higher |
| Lafayette Township (Allen County) | 8.6 mi | $1,259 (±$496) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Adams Township (Allen County), IN ($891).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Wayne, IN ($999), Aboite Township, IN ($1,261), Pleasant Township (Allen County), IN ($2,076).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | St. Joseph Township | $1,110 (±$44) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Allen County) | $1,012 (±$134) |
| 11 | Washington Township (Allen County) | $1,010 (±$49) |
| 12 | Fort Wayne | $999 (±$17) |
| 13 | New Haven | $998 (±$74) |
| 14 | Springfield Township (Allen County) | $988 (±$255) |
| 15 | Wayne Township (Allen County) | $966 (±$20) |
| 16 (tie) | Woodburn | $939 (±$103) |
| 16 (tie) | Maumee Township | $939 (±$103) |
| 18 | Harlan | $894 (±$242) |
| 19 | Adams Township (Allen County) | $891 (±$34) |
| 20 | Monroe Township (Allen County) | $889 (±$75) |
| 21 | Monroeville | $883 (±$76) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Allen 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 Wayne Township (Allen County)
What is the average rent in Wayne Township (Allen County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Wayne Township (Allen County) is $966 (±$20) 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 Wayne Township (Allen County)?
In Wayne Township (Allen County), the median gross rent went from $732 in 2015–2019 to $966 in 2020–2024 (+32.0%).
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 Wayne Township (Allen County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
1.3% of rented homes in Wayne Township (Allen County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 5.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Wayne Township (Allen County) higher than in Allen County?
In Wayne Township (Allen County), median gross rent is lower than in Allen County ($1,021).
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 — Wayne township, Allen County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Allen County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Allen 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 Wayne township, Allen County, Indiana (county subdivision:81620, in state:18 county:003).
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.
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