What is the median rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County), MI?
The median gross rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County), MI is $1,481 (±$159) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 349 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Richfield Township (Genesee County), the median gross rent went from $951 in 2015–2019 to $1,481 in 2020–2024 (+55.7%).
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
- $1,481 (±$159)
- Rented homes
- 349 (±127)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +55.7%
How much rent costs in Richfield Township (Genesee County)
| Monthly gross rent | Richfield Township (Genesee County) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 12.6% (±9.3 points) | 43.5% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 39.5% (±17.4 points) | 38.6% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 47.9% (±19.0 points) | 6.7% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.6% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 47.9% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Richfield Township (Genesee County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Richfield Township (Genesee County) against Genesee County, its state and the nation
| Richfield Township (Genesee County) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,481 (±$159) | $989 (±$19) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 349 (±127) | 46,352 (±1,157) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Richfield Township (Genesee County), median gross rent is higher than in Genesee County ($989).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Genesee County, Richfield Township (Genesee County) ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $951 (±$97) | $1,481 (±$159) | +55.7% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.2% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% (±4.1 points) | +0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6% (±15.3 points) | 6.6% (±10.4 points) | −8.0 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 Richfield Township (Genesee County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Township (Genesee County) | — | $1,481 (±$159) | — |
| Davison | 4.5 mi | $891 (±$51) | Lower |
| Otisville | 4.7 mi | $758 (±$130) | Lower |
| Genesee Charter Township | 5.3 mi | $924 (±$43) | Lower |
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | 5.5 mi | $947 (±$242) | Lower |
| Oregon Township | 6.4 mi | $825 (±$814) | Not measurably different |
| Davison Township | 6.8 mi | $1,053 (±$46) | Lower |
| Columbiaville | 7.2 mi | $770 (±$215) | Lower |
| Thetford Township | 7.4 mi | $759 (±$155) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Davison, MI ($891), Otisville, MI ($758), Genesee Charter Township, MI ($924).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenton Charter Township | $1,508 (±$227) |
| 2 | Clayton Charter Township | $1,498 (±$160) |
| 3 | Richfield Township (Genesee County) | $1,481 (±$159) |
| 4 | Fenton | $1,275 (±$105) |
| 5 | Atlas Township | $1,269 (±$242) |
| 6 | Swartz Creek | $1,247 (±$290) |
| 7 | Flushing Charter Township | $1,191 (±$118) |
| 8 | Grand Blanc Charter Township | $1,173 (±$44) |
| 9 | Mundy Township | $1,158 (±$53) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Richfield Township (Genesee County)
What is the average rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County) is $1,481 (±$159) 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 Richfield Township (Genesee County)?
In Richfield Township (Genesee County), the median gross rent went from $951 in 2015–2019 to $1,481 in 2020–2024 (+55.7%).
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 Richfield Township (Genesee County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Richfield Township (Genesee County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Richfield Township (Genesee County) higher than in Genesee County?
In Richfield Township (Genesee County), median gross rent is higher than in Genesee County ($989).
It is also higher than in 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 — Richfield township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield township, Genesee 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 Richfield township, Genesee County, Michigan (county subdivision:68180, in state:26 county:049).
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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