What is the median rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County), MI?
The median gross rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County), MI is $1,430 (±$454) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 197 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Columbus Township (St. Clair County), the median gross rent went from $1,059 in 2015–2019 to $1,430 in 2020–2024 (+35.0%).
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
- $1,430 (±$454)
- Rented homes
- 197 (±89)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +35.0%
How much rent costs in Columbus Township (St. Clair County)
| Monthly gross rent | Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 8.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 38.1% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 52.3% (±28.9 points) | 42.5% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 47.7% (±28.9 points) | 7.7% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 1.9% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 52.3% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Columbus Township (St. Clair County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Columbus Township (St. Clair County) against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,430 (±$454) | $1,029 (±$25) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 197 (±89) | 12,376 (±809) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Columbus Township (St. Clair County), median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Clair County ($1,029).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In St. Clair County, Columbus Township (St. Clair County) ranks 1 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 111 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,059 (±$156) | $1,430 (±$454) | +35.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 13.0% (±4.5 points) | 12.6% (±5.8 points) | −0.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | 0.0 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 Columbus Township (St. Clair County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | — | $1,430 (±$454) | — |
| Richmond | 4.9 mi | $864 (±$55) | Lower |
| Memphis | 5.0 mi | $820 (±$307) | Lower |
| Wales Township | 5.9 mi | $869 (±$295) | Lower |
| St. Clair Township | 6.5 mi | $1,285 (±$130) | Not measurably different |
| Casco Township (St. Clair County) | 6.6 mi | $1,091 (±$952) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (St. Clair County) | 8.8 mi | $1,305 (±$430) | Not measurably different |
| Kimball Township | 8.8 mi | $1,150 (±$80) | Not measurably different |
| Lenox Township | 9.0 mi | $1,360 (±$91) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richmond, MI ($864), Memphis, MI ($820), Wales Township, MI ($869).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | $1,430 (±$454) |
| 2 | Brockway Township | $1,313 (±$133) |
| 3 | Riley Township (St. Clair County) | $1,305 (±$430) |
| 4 | St. Clair Township | $1,285 (±$130) |
| 5 | Ira Township | $1,266 (±$158) |
| 6 | Greenwood Township (St. Clair County) | $1,213 (±$381) |
| 7 | Kimball Township | $1,150 (±$80) |
Showing 7 of 27 places in St. Clair 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 Columbus Township (St. Clair County)
What is the average rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County) is $1,430 (±$454) 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 Columbus Township (St. Clair County)?
In Columbus Township (St. Clair County), the median gross rent went from $1,059 in 2015–2019 to $1,430 in 2020–2024 (+35.0%).
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 Columbus Township (St. Clair County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Columbus Township (St. Clair County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Columbus Township (St. Clair County) higher than in St. Clair County?
In Columbus Township (St. Clair County), median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Clair County ($1,029).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
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 — Columbus township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, St. Clair 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 Columbus township, St. Clair County, Michigan (county subdivision:17520, in state:26 county:147).
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.
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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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