What is the median rent in West Unity, OH?
The median gross rent in West Unity, OH is $914 (±$98) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 229 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In West Unity, the median gross rent went from $631 in 2015–2019 to $914 in 2020–2024 (+44.8%).
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
- $914 (±$98)
- Rented homes
- 229 (±76)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +44.8%
How much rent costs in West Unity
| Monthly gross rent | West Unity | Williams County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 8.3% (±6.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 55.9% (±16.3 points) | 73.7% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 27.9% (±14.7 points) | 12.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.9% (±9.3 points) | 2.6% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 0.0% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±15.1 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 55.9% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in West Unity cost $2,000 or more a month.
West Unity against Williams County, its state and the nation
| West Unity | Williams County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $914 (±$98) | $791 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 229 (±76) | 3,457 (±321) | 1,512,031 (±11,174) | 42,849,984 |
In West Unity, median gross rent is higher than in Williams County ($791).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,034).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Williams County, West Unity ranks 3 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 1,916.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in West Unity has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $631 (±$32) | $914 (±$98) | +44.8% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 37.6% (±7.6 points) | 35.1% (±9.3 points) | −2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% (±3.3 points) | 12.6% (±9.4 points) | +10.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
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 West Unity
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Unity | — | $914 (±$98) | — |
| Brady Township | 1.8 mi | $894 (±$70) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Williams County) | 4.7 mi | $839 (±$85) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek Township (Williams County) | 4.9 mi | $623 (±$559) | Not measurably different |
| Stryker | 6.0 mi | $850 (±$203) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Williams County) | 6.8 mi | $839 (±$443) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Fulton County) | 7.5 mi | $763 (±$59) | Lower |
| Fayette | 7.8 mi | $806 (±$123) | Not measurably different |
| Archbold | 8.2 mi | $755 (±$65) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: German Township (Fulton County), OH ($763), Archbold, OH ($755).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Williams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edon | $983 (±$223) |
| 2 | Florence Township (Williams County) | $967 (±$232) |
| 3 | West Unity | $914 (±$98) |
| 4 | Brady Township | $894 (±$70) |
| 5 | Center Township (Williams County) | $892 (±$683) |
| 6 | Stryker | $850 (±$203) |
| 7 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Williams County) | $839 (±$85) |
| 7 (tie) | Madison Township (Williams County) | $839 (±$443) |
| 9 | Bryan | $806 (±$53) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Williams 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 West Unity
What is the average rent in West Unity, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Unity is $914 (±$98) 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 West Unity?
In West Unity, the median gross rent went from $631 in 2015–2019 to $914 in 2020–2024 (+44.8%).
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 West Unity cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in West Unity have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 8.3% cost less than $500.
Is rent in West Unity higher than in Williams County?
In West Unity, median gross rent is higher than in Williams County ($791).
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 — West Unity village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Unity village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Unity village, 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 West Unity village, Ohio (place:84308, in state:39).
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.
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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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