What is the median rent in Westchester Township, IN?
The median gross rent in Westchester Township, IN is $1,190 (±$62) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,891 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Westchester Township, the median gross rent went from $995 in 2015–2019 to $1,190 in 2020–2024 (+19.6%).
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
- $1,190 (±$62)
- Rented homes
- 1,891 (±319)
- $2,000 or more
- 3.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +19.6%
How much rent costs in Westchester Township
| Monthly gross rent | Westchester Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2.5% (±2.6 points) | 2.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.9% (±6.3 points) | 21.2% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 53.2% (±8.6 points) | 50.2% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 18.5% (±7.9 points) | 18.8% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.8% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 53.2% of renting households.
3.9% of rented homes in Westchester Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Westchester Township against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Westchester Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,190 (±$62) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,891 (±319) | 14,153 (±774) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In Westchester Township, 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, Westchester Township ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Westchester Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $995 (±$65) | $1,190 (±$62) | +19.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 27.2% (±3.0 points) | 22.9% (±3.7 points) | −4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 3.5% (±3.7 points) | +1.7 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 Westchester Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Township | — | $1,190 (±$62) | — |
| Porter | 0.8 mi | $1,026 (±$165) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterton | 2.5 mi | $1,274 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Harbor | 3.0 mi | $1,458 (±$173) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.5 mi | $1,570 (±$243) | Higher |
| Pine Township (Porter County) | 5.8 mi | $879 (±$229) | Lower |
| Beverly Shores | 6.2 mi | $1,675 (±$216) | Higher |
| Portage | 6.3 mi | $1,231 (±$64) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 6.7 mi | $1,248 (±$60) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Township (Porter County), IN ($879).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burns Harbor, IN ($1,458), Liberty Township (Porter County), IN ($1,570), Beverly Shores, IN ($1,675).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 18 | Porter | $1,026 (±$165) |
| 19 | Hebron | $967 (±$28) |
| 20 | Boone Township (Porter County) | $950 (±$42) |
| 21 | Morgan Township (Porter County) | $946 (±$723) |
| 22 | Pine Township (Porter County) | $879 (±$229) |
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.
What you can do on Seayora in Westchester Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Westchester Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Westchester Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Westchester Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Westchester Township
What is the average rent in Westchester Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Westchester Township is $1,190 (±$62) 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 Westchester Township?
In Westchester Township, the median gross rent went from $995 in 2015–2019 to $1,190 in 2020–2024 (+19.6%).
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 Westchester Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
3.9% of rented homes in Westchester Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 2.5% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Westchester Township higher than in Porter County?
In Westchester Township, 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 — Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westchester 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 Westchester township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:82484, 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.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Westchester Township at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms in Westchester Township
- Rent burden in Westchester Township
- Renters and owners in Westchester Township
- Income and affordability in Westchester Township
- Home values in Westchester Township
- Homeowner costs in Westchester Township
- Property taxes in Westchester Township
- Types of homes in Westchester Township
- Bedrooms in Westchester Township
- Age of homes in Westchester Township
- Heating fuel in Westchester Township
- Commute and cars in Westchester Township
- Population growth in Westchester Township
- How long people stay in Westchester Township
- Crowding and facilities in Westchester Township
- Fair Market Rent in Westchester Township
- Indiana landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Porter County
- Indiana places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Indiana