What is the median rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County), MI?
The median gross rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County), MI is $873 (±$151) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 184 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Geneva Township (Van Buren County), the median gross rent went from $711 in 2015–2019 to $873 in 2020–2024 (+22.8%).
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
- $873 (±$151)
- Rented homes
- 184 (±92)
- $2,000 or more
- 4.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +22.8%
How much rent costs in Geneva Township (Van Buren County)
| Monthly gross rent | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±15.0 points) | 15.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 71.2% (±21.3 points) | 47.4% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 24.5% (±22.4 points) | 23.8% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±15.0 points) | 11.7% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 4.3% (±7.0 points) | 0.5% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±15.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±15.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 71.2% of renting households.
4.3% of rented homes in Geneva Township (Van Buren County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Geneva Township (Van Buren County) against Van Buren County, its state and the nation
| Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $873 (±$151) | $870 (±$37) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 184 (±92) | 5,263 (±342) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Geneva Township (Van Buren County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Van Buren County ($870).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Van Buren County, Geneva Township (Van Buren County) ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 829 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $711 (±$33) | $873 (±$151) | +22.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 17.4% (±7.5 points) | 17.9% (±8.0 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.0% (±12.5 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 Geneva Township (Van Buren County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | — | $873 (±$151) | — |
| South Haven Charter Township | 5.2 mi | $997 (±$364) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 5.5 mi | $924 (±$404) | Not measurably different |
| Casco Township (Allegan County) | 5.6 mi | $825 (±$663) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven | 5.6 mi | $834 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 6.8 mi | $879 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Allegan County) | 7.0 mi | $1,219 (±$712) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Township | 8.7 mi | $1,643 (±$151) | Higher |
| Covert Township | 9.1 mi | $888 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arlington Township, MI ($1,643).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | $1,098 (±$160) |
| 4 | South Haven Charter Township | $997 (±$364) |
| 5 | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | $958 (±$311) |
| 6 | Bangor | $924 (±$404) |
| 7 | Covert Township | $888 (±$378) |
| 8 | Bangor Township | $879 (±$224) |
| 9 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | $873 (±$151) |
| 10 | Antwerp Township | $860 (±$75) |
| 11 | Pine Grove Township | $842 (±$86) |
| 12 | Hartford | $837 (±$63) |
| 13 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | $836 (±$76) |
| 14 | South Haven | $834 (±$153) |
| 15 | Decatur Township | $831 (±$45) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Van Buren 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 Geneva Township (Van Buren County)
What is the average rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County) is $873 (±$151) 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 Geneva Township (Van Buren County)?
In Geneva Township (Van Buren County), the median gross rent went from $711 in 2015–2019 to $873 in 2020–2024 (+22.8%).
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 Geneva Township (Van Buren County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
4.3% of rented homes in Geneva Township (Van Buren County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Geneva Township (Van Buren County) higher than in Van Buren County?
In Geneva Township (Van Buren County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Van Buren County ($870).
It is also lower than in 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 — Geneva township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva township, Van Buren 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 Geneva township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:31840, in state:26 county:159).
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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