What is the median rent in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH?
The median gross rent in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH is $932 (±$195) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 254 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Spencer Township (Allen County), the median gross rent went from $633 in 2015–2019 to $932 in 2020–2024 (+47.2%).
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
- $932 (±$195)
- Rented homes
- 254 (±88)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +47.2%
How much rent costs in Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Monthly gross rent | Spencer Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 8.7% (±8.9 points) | 11.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 47.2% (±21.4 points) | 48.8% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 32.3% (±19.8 points) | 33.8% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 11.8% (±16.5 points) | 3.9% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 1.2% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 47.2% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Spencer Township (Allen County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Spencer Township (Allen County) against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $932 (±$195) | $922 (±$24) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 254 (±88) | 12,681 (±695) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In Spencer Township (Allen County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Allen County ($922).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($1,034).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Allen County, Spencer Township (Allen County) ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 836 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Spencer Township (Allen County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $633 (±$172) | $932 (±$195) | +47.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 31.1% (±5.8 points) | 25.9% (±8.3 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 10.5% (±11.7 points) | +10.5 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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | — | $932 (±$195) | — |
| Spencerville | 2.0 mi | $932 (±$191) | Not measurably different |
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | $1,260 (±$194) | Higher |
| Venedocia | 5.7 mi | $935 (±$175) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 6.8 mi | $833 (±$64) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township | 7.5 mi | $1,304 (±$302) | Higher |
| York Township (Van Wert County) | 7.8 mi | $973 (±$620) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Mercer County) | 8.1 mi | $694 (±$77) | Lower |
| Delphos | 8.1 mi | $812 (±$59) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Mercer County), OH ($694).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amanda Township (Allen County), OH ($1,260), Logan Township, OH ($1,304).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fort Shawnee | $1,035 (±$266) |
| 8 | Cairo | $1,023 (±$149) |
| 9 | Bath Township (Allen County) | $1,011 (±$82) |
| 10 | American Township | $970 (±$51) |
| 11 | Shawnee Township | $956 (±$76) |
| 12 (tie) | Spencerville | $932 (±$191) |
| 12 (tie) | Spencer Township (Allen County) | $932 (±$195) |
| 14 | Lima | $903 (±$37) |
| 15 | Marion Township (Allen County) | $833 (±$64) |
| 16 | Richland Township (Allen County) | $830 (±$165) |
| 17 | Bluffton | $823 (±$148) |
| 18 | Delphos | $812 (±$59) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Allen County) | $677 (±$139) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Allen 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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
What is the average rent in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Spencer Township (Allen County) is $932 (±$195) 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 Spencer Township (Allen County)?
In Spencer Township (Allen County), the median gross rent went from $633 in 2015–2019 to $932 in 2020–2024 (+47.2%).
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 Spencer Township (Allen County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Spencer Township (Allen County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 8.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Spencer Township (Allen County) higher than in Allen County?
In Spencer Township (Allen County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Allen County ($922).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Allen 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 Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio (county subdivision:73982, in state:39 county:003).
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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