What is the median rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County), KS?
The median gross rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County), KS is $1,428 (±$514) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 233 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Mission Township (Shawnee County), the median gross rent went from $1,851 in 2015–2019 to $1,428 in 2020–2024 (−22.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,428 (±$514)
- Rented homes
- 233 (±82)
- $2,000 or more
- 40.8%
- Since 2015–2019
- −22.9%
How much rent costs in Mission Township (Shawnee County)
| Monthly gross rent | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 10.3% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.5% (±14.6 points) | 39.7% | 37.8% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 34.8% (±20.9 points) | 38.1% | 35.8% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3.0% (±5.1 points) | 6.8% | 12.6% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 8.6% (±7.7 points) | 2.7% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 15.5% (±9.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 16.7% (±15.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 34.8% of renting households.
40.8% of rented homes in Mission Township (Shawnee County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Mission Township (Shawnee County) against Shawnee County, its state and the nation
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,428 (±$514) | $1,000 (±$30) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 233 (±82) | 24,230 (±969) | 364,970 (±3,667) | 42,849,984 |
In Mission Township (Shawnee County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Shawnee County ($1,000).
It is not measurably different from Kansas ($1,060).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Shawnee County, Mission Township (Shawnee County) ranks 2 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 31 of 823.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,851 (±$258) | $1,428 (±$514) | −22.9% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 7.0% (±2.5 points) | 6.3% (±2.3 points) | −0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 43.4% (±16.9 points) | 9.7% (±14.1 points) | −33.7 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 Mission Township (Shawnee County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | — | $1,428 (±$514) | — |
| Topeka | 5.3 mi | $979 (±$32) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Township | 6.5 mi | $1,708 (±$216) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 6.5 mi | $871 (±$126) | Lower |
| Auburn Township | 6.7 mi | $897 (±$192) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsport Township | 7.8 mi | $1,350 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake | 7.9 mi | $860 (±$69) | Lower |
| Silver Lake Township | 8.2 mi | $860 (±$69) | Lower |
| Tecumseh Township | 12 mi | $1,177 (±$98) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn, KS ($871), Silver Lake, KS ($860), Silver Lake Township, KS ($860).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Shawnee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Township | $1,708 (±$216) |
| 2 | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | $1,428 (±$514) |
| 3 | Williamsport Township | $1,350 (±$119) |
| 4 | Tecumseh Township | $1,177 (±$98) |
| 5 | Soldier Township | $1,096 (±$107) |
| 6 | Topeka | $979 (±$32) |
| 7 (tie) | Rossville | $930 (±$415) |
| 7 (tie) | Rossville Township | $930 (±$415) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Shawnee 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 Mission Township (Shawnee County)
What is the average rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County), KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County) is $1,428 (±$514) 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 Mission Township (Shawnee County)?
In Mission Township (Shawnee County), the median gross rent went from $1,851 in 2015–2019 to $1,428 in 2020–2024 (−22.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
How many rentals in Mission Township (Shawnee County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
40.8% of rented homes in Mission Township (Shawnee County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Mission Township (Shawnee County) higher than in Shawnee County?
In Mission Township (Shawnee County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Shawnee County ($1,000).
It is not measurably different from Kansas ($1,060).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Mission township, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission township, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission township, Shawnee County, Kansas
- 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 Mission township, Shawnee County, Kansas (county subdivision:47275, in state:20 county:177).
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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