What is the median rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County), KS?
The median gross rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County), KS is $1,297 (±$208) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 135 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Union Township (Sedgwick County), the median gross rent went from $808 in 2015–2019 to $1,297 in 2020–2024 (+60.5%).
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
- $1,297 (±$208)
- Rented homes
- 135 (±48)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +60.5%
How much rent costs in Union Township (Sedgwick County)
| Monthly gross rent | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 11.1% (±14.2 points) | 4.5% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.5% (±15.1 points) | 45.7% | 37.8% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 41.5% (±17.5 points) | 36.5% | 35.8% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 25.9% (±16.7 points) | 9.5% | 12.6% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±19.8 points) | 2.6% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±19.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±19.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 41.5% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Union Township (Sedgwick County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Union Township (Sedgwick County) against Sedgwick County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Sedgwick County) | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,297 (±$208) | $998 (±$16) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 135 (±48) | 73,363 (±1,687) | 364,970 (±3,667) | 42,849,984 |
In Union Township (Sedgwick County), median gross rent is higher than in Sedgwick County ($998).
It is also higher than in Kansas ($1,060).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Sedgwick County, Union Township (Sedgwick County) ranks 10 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 823.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $808 (±$116) | $1,297 (±$208) | +60.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 8.7% (±3.0 points) | 16.3% (±5.1 points) | +7.6 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±28.6 points) | 12.3% (±12.3 points) | +12.3 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 Union Township (Sedgwick County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Sedgwick County) | — | $1,297 (±$208) | — |
| Colwich | 0.1 mi | $1,294 (±$137) | Not measurably different |
| Maize | 4.2 mi | $1,399 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| Andale | 5.1 mi | $950 (±$300) | Not measurably different |
| Attica Township | 5.7 mi | $1,696 (±$643) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.8 mi | $1,063 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.8 mi | $1,344 (±$51) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township | 5.8 mi | $1,384 (±$267) | Not measurably different |
| Bentley | 7.4 mi | $1,094 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bel Aire | $1,649 (±$164) |
| 5 | Kechi | $1,629 (±$151) |
| 6 | McConnell AFB | $1,409 (±$117) |
| 7 | Maize | $1,399 (±$245) |
| 8 | Park Township | $1,384 (±$267) |
| 9 | Eagle Township (Sedgwick County) | $1,344 (±$51) |
| 10 | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | $1,297 (±$208) |
| 11 | Colwich | $1,294 (±$137) |
| 12 | Minneha Township | $1,222 (±$237) |
| 13 | Rockford Township | $1,186 (±$108) |
| 14 | Derby | $1,136 (±$53) |
| 15 | Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | $1,107 (±$52) |
| 16 | Viola Township | $1,098 (±$116) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Sedgwick 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 Union Township (Sedgwick County)
What is the average rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County), KS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County) is $1,297 (±$208) 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 Union Township (Sedgwick County)?
In Union Township (Sedgwick County), the median gross rent went from $808 in 2015–2019 to $1,297 in 2020–2024 (+60.5%).
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 Union Township (Sedgwick County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Union Township (Sedgwick County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 11.1% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Union Township (Sedgwick County) higher than in Sedgwick County?
In Union Township (Sedgwick County), median gross rent is higher than in Sedgwick County ($998).
It is also higher than in 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 — Union township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Sedgwick 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 Union township, Sedgwick County, Kansas (county subdivision:72375, in state:20 county:173).
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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