What is the median rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County), OH?
The median gross rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County), OH is $721 (±$63) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 577 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Jefferson Township (Richland County), the median gross rent went from $622 in 2015–2019 to $721 in 2020–2024 (+15.9%).
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
- $721 (±$63)
- Rented homes
- 577 (±220)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +15.9%
How much rent costs in Jefferson Township (Richland County)
| Monthly gross rent | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 11.1% (±12.0 points) | 13.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 81.1% (±12.6 points) | 57.5% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 7.8% (±5.7 points) | 24.0% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 2.7% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 81.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Jefferson Township (Richland County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Jefferson Township (Richland County) against Richland County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Richland County) | Richland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $721 (±$63) | $824 (±$25) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 577 (±220) | 15,297 (±821) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In Jefferson Township (Richland County), median gross rent is lower than in Richland County ($824).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,034).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Richland County, Jefferson Township (Richland County) ranks 22 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1702 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $622 (±$46) | $721 (±$63) | +15.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 23.1% (±5.2 points) | 26.7% (±8.5 points) | +3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% (±6.1 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 Jefferson Township (Richland County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Richland County) | — | $721 (±$63) | — |
| Bellville | 2.0 mi | $814 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 5.1 mi | $886 (±$86) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Richland County) | 6.1 mi | $766 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington Township | 6.1 mi | $1,019 (±$136) | Higher |
| Lexington | 7.0 mi | $772 (±$65) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Morrow County) | 7.4 mi | $1,078 (±$373) | Not measurably different |
| Fredericktown | 7.8 mi | $831 (±$42) | Higher |
| Pike Township (Knox County) | 8.3 mi | $1,867 (±$602) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butler, OH ($886), Worthington Township, OH ($1,019), Fredericktown, OH ($831).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Shelby | $780 (±$100) |
| 17 | Plymouth Township (Richland County) | $776 (±$17) |
| 18 | Sharon Township (Richland County) | $773 (±$97) |
| 19 | Lexington | $772 (±$65) |
| 20 | Washington Township (Richland County) | $766 (±$144) |
| 21 | Monroe Township (Richland County) | $764 (±$41) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | $721 (±$63) |
| 23 | Cass Township (Richland County) | $543 (±$185) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Richland 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 Jefferson Township (Richland County)
What is the average rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County) is $721 (±$63) 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 Jefferson Township (Richland County)?
In Jefferson Township (Richland County), the median gross rent went from $622 in 2015–2019 to $721 in 2020–2024 (+15.9%).
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 Jefferson Township (Richland County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Jefferson Township (Richland County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 11.1% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Jefferson Township (Richland County) higher than in Richland County?
In Jefferson Township (Richland County), median gross rent is lower than in Richland County ($824).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,034).
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 — Jefferson township, Richland County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Richland County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Richland 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 Jefferson township, Richland County, Ohio (county subdivision:38794, in state:39 county:139).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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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