What is the median rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH?
The median gross rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH is $733 (±$128) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 152 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Ridge Township (Van Wert County), the median gross rent went from $709 in 2015–2019 to $733 in 2020–2024 (+3.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $733 (±$128)
- Rented homes
- 152 (±55)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +3.4%
How much rent costs in Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
| Monthly gross rent | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 7.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 76.3% (±18.3 points) | 75.1% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 23.7% (±18.3 points) | 15.9% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 1.0% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 0.5% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 76.3% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Ridge Township (Van Wert County) against Van Wert County, its state and the nation
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$128) | $782 (±$64) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 152 (±55) | 1,882 (±232) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In Ridge Township (Van Wert County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Van Wert County ($782).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,034).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Van Wert County, Ridge Township (Van Wert County) ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1667 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $709 (±$37) | $733 (±$128) | +3.4% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 16.0% (±4.5 points) | 11.2% (±4.0 points) | −4.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 0.0% (±20.7 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | — | $733 (±$128) | — |
| Van Wert | 3.5 mi | $765 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Point | 3.9 mi | $710 (±$66) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Van Wert County) | 5.8 mi | $973 (±$620) | Not measurably different |
| Venedocia | 6.1 mi | $935 (±$175) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 6.2 mi | $784 (±$88) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 6.4 mi | $786 (±$92) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 7.8 mi | $800 (±$453) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 8.3 mi | $800 (±$453) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Ohio City | $800 (±$453) |
| 6 (tie) | Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | $800 (±$453) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Van Wert County) | $786 (±$92) |
| 9 | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | $784 (±$88) |
| 10 | Willshire Township | $775 (±$220) |
| 11 | Van Wert | $765 (±$83) |
| 12 | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | $733 (±$128) |
| 13 | Middle Point | $710 (±$66) |
| 14 | Scott | $692 (±$114) |
| 15 | Union Township (Van Wert County) | $689 (±$100) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Van Wert 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
What is the average rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) is $733 (±$128) 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County)?
In Ridge Township (Van Wert County), the median gross rent went from $709 in 2015–2019 to $733 in 2020–2024 (+3.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) higher than in Van Wert County?
In Ridge Township (Van Wert County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Van Wert County ($782).
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 — Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Van Wert 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 Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio (county subdivision:66978, in state:39 county:161).
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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