What is the median rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI?
The median gross rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI is $1,252 (±$139) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 327 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Columbia Township (Jackson County), the median gross rent went from $730 in 2015–2019 to $1,252 in 2020–2024 (+71.5%).
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
- $1,252 (±$139)
- Rented homes
- 327 (±84)
- $2,000 or more
- 19.7%
- Since 2015–2019
- +71.5%
How much rent costs in Columbia Township (Jackson County)
| Monthly gross rent | Columbia Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 11.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 24.5% (±9.4 points) | 40.7% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 42.8% (±14.6 points) | 38.0% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 11.3% (±10.4 points) | 7.4% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 13.8% (±8.4 points) | 1.3% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 2.8% (±3.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 42.8% of renting households.
19.7% of rented homes in Columbia Township (Jackson County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Columbia Township (Jackson County) against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,252 (±$139) | $985 (±$27) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 327 (±84) | 14,877 (±778) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Columbia Township (Jackson County), median gross rent is higher than in Jackson County ($985).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Jackson County, Columbia Township (Jackson County) ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 221 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $730 (±$158) | $1,252 (±$139) | +71.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 15.1% (±2.8 points) | 12.1% (±2.9 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 8.6% (±8.7 points) | +7.3 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 Columbia Township (Jackson County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | — | $1,252 (±$139) | — |
| Cement City | 3.6 mi | $1,006 (±$185) | Lower |
| Napoleon Township | 5.2 mi | $926 (±$182) | Lower |
| Woodstock Township | 5.3 mi | $1,042 (±$187) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge Township | 7.3 mi | $1,026 (±$129) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 7.3 mi | $773 (±$758) | Not measurably different |
| Onsted | 8.0 mi | $828 (±$125) | Lower |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 8.3 mi | $963 (±$281) | Not measurably different |
| Vandercook Lake | 8.4 mi | $1,141 (±$43) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cement City, MI ($1,006), Napoleon Township, MI ($926), Cambridge Township, MI ($1,026).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Township | $1,446 (±$839) |
| 2 | Tompkins Township | $1,378 (±$35) |
| 3 | Columbia Township (Jackson County) | $1,252 (±$139) |
| 4 | Rives Township | $1,132 (±$392) |
| 5 | Spring Arbor Township | $1,078 (±$309) |
| 6 | Summit Township (Jackson County) | $1,069 (±$70) |
| 7 | Blackman Charter Township | $1,065 (±$40) |
| 8 | Pulaski Township | $1,045 (±$539) |
| 9 | Grass Lake Charter Township | $980 (±$239) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Columbia Township (Jackson County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brooklyn, Vineyard Lake.
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 Columbia Township (Jackson County)
What is the average rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County) is $1,252 (±$139) 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 Columbia Township (Jackson County)?
In Columbia Township (Jackson County), the median gross rent went from $730 in 2015–2019 to $1,252 in 2020–2024 (+71.5%).
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 Columbia Township (Jackson County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
19.7% of rented homes in Columbia Township (Jackson County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 1.8% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Columbia Township (Jackson County) higher than in Jackson County?
In Columbia Township (Jackson County), median gross rent is higher than in Jackson County ($985).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
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 — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
- 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 Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan (county subdivision:17400, in state:26 county:075).
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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