What is the median rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County), OH?
The median gross rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County), OH is $1,327 (±$123) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 583 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Hamilton Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $930 in 2015–2019 to $1,327 in 2020–2024 (+42.7%).
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
- $1,327 (±$123)
- Rented homes
- 583 (±179)
- $2,000 or more
- 2.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +42.7%
How much rent costs in Hamilton Township (Franklin County)
| Monthly gross rent | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 16.8% (±12.4 points) | 4.3% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 51.5% (±17.6 points) | 44.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 27.3% (±14.9 points) | 23.0% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2.4% (±4.6 points) | 7.0% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 51.5% of renting households.
2.4% of rented homes in Hamilton Township (Franklin County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Hamilton Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,327 (±$123) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 583 (±179) | 255,150 (±2,942) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In Hamilton Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($1,302).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($1,034).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Franklin County, Hamilton Township (Franklin County) ranks 26 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $930 (±$51) | $1,327 (±$123) | +42.7% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.1% (±5.0 points) | 24.2% (±6.9 points) | −0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | −0.5 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 Hamilton Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | — | $1,327 (±$123) | — |
| Obetz | 1.3 mi | $1,379 (±$276) | Not measurably different |
| Lockbourne | 3.2 mi | $1,188 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| Groveport | 3.7 mi | $1,082 (±$45) | Lower |
| Commercial Point | 5.1 mi | $1,396 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Franklin County) | 5.2 mi | $1,213 (±$81) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 5.4 mi | $1,273 (±$82) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 5.8 mi | $1,311 (±$70) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Pickaway County) | 6.2 mi | $1,109 (±$98) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Groveport, OH ($1,082), Madison Township (Pickaway County), OH ($1,109).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Obetz | $1,379 (±$276) |
| 21 | Westerville | $1,364 (±$72) |
| 22 | Blacklick Estates | $1,358 (±$166) |
| 23 | Jefferson Township (Franklin County) | $1,357 (±$916) |
| 24 (tie) | Grove City | $1,331 (±$70) |
| 24 (tie) | Clinton Township (Franklin County) | $1,331 (±$162) |
| 26 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | $1,327 (±$123) |
| 27 | Jackson Township (Franklin County) | $1,311 (±$70) |
| 28 | Columbus | $1,295 (±$10) |
| 29 | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | $1,273 (±$82) |
| 30 | Bexley | $1,268 (±$103) |
| 31 | Reynoldsburg | $1,259 (±$55) |
| 32 | Sharon Township (Franklin County) | $1,239 (±$178) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Franklin 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 Hamilton Township (Franklin County)
What is the average rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County) is $1,327 (±$123) 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 Hamilton Township (Franklin County)?
In Hamilton Township (Franklin County), the median gross rent went from $930 in 2015–2019 to $1,327 in 2020–2024 (+42.7%).
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 Hamilton Township (Franklin County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
2.4% of rented homes in Hamilton Township (Franklin County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 16.8% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Hamilton Township (Franklin County) higher than in Franklin County?
In Hamilton Township (Franklin County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Franklin County ($1,302).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($1,034).
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 — Hamilton township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamilton township, Franklin County, Ohio
- 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 Hamilton township, Franklin County, Ohio (county subdivision:33026, in state:39 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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