What is the median rent in Florence Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Florence Township, MI is $1,158 (±$218) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 105 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Florence Township, the median gross rent went from $864 in 2015–2019 to $1,158 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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
- $1,158 (±$218)
- Rented homes
- 105 (±43)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +34.0%
How much rent costs in Florence Township
| Monthly gross rent | Florence Township | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±24.5 points) | 18.3% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 29.5% (±22.9 points) | 49.6% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 43.8% (±27.0 points) | 26.2% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 26.7% (±25.2 points) | 4.0% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±24.5 points) | 0.7% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±24.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±24.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 43.8% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Florence Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Florence Township against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Florence Township | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,158 (±$218) | $849 (±$28) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 105 (±43) | 5,048 (±397) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Florence Township, median gross rent is higher than in St. Joseph County ($849).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In St. Joseph County, Florence Township ranks 1 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 321 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Florence Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $864 (±$57) | $1,158 (±$218) | +34.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.8% (±6.4 points) | 25.7% (±8.8 points) | +6.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±22.3 points) | 0.0% (±20.9 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 Florence Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Township | — | $1,158 (±$218) | — |
| Constantine | 4.0 mi | $755 (±$204) | Lower |
| White Pigeon Township | 5.0 mi | $878 (±$351) | Not measurably different |
| White Pigeon | 5.3 mi | $775 (±$286) | Lower |
| Lockport Township | 5.4 mi | $955 (±$59) | Not measurably different |
| Constantine Township | 5.5 mi | $773 (±$99) | Lower |
| Centreville | 5.5 mi | $850 (±$139) | Lower |
| Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 6.0 mi | $889 (±$299) | Not measurably different |
| Three Rivers | 6.2 mi | $839 (±$46) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Constantine, MI ($755), White Pigeon, MI ($775), Constantine Township, MI ($773).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Township | $1,158 (±$218) |
| 2 | Mottville Township | $1,073 (±$142) |
| 3 | Leonidas Township | $1,051 (±$161) |
| 4 | Mendon Township | $978 (±$145) |
| 5 | Burr Oak Township | $977 (±$331) |
| 6 | Lockport Township | $955 (±$59) |
| 7 | Fawn River Township | $938 (±$172) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in St. Joseph 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 Florence Township
What is the average rent in Florence Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Florence Township is $1,158 (±$218) 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 Florence Township?
In Florence Township, the median gross rent went from $864 in 2015–2019 to $1,158 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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 Florence Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Florence Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Florence Township higher than in St. Joseph County?
In Florence Township, median gross rent is higher than in St. Joseph County ($849).
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 — Florence township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence township, St. Joseph 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 Florence township, St. Joseph County, Michigan (county subdivision:29060, in state:26 county:149).
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.
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