What is the median rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA?
The median gross rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA is $1,373 (±$299) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 438 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Buckingham Township (Bucks County), the median gross rent went from $1,878 in 2015–2019 to $1,373 in 2020–2024 (−26.9%).
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
- $1,373 (±$299)
- Rented homes
- 438 (±153)
- $2,000 or more
- 33.8%
- Since 2015–2019
- −26.9%
How much rent costs in Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
| Monthly gross rent | Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 5.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 15.3% (±13.6 points) | 10.5% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 43.8% (±17.8 points) | 27.8% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.1% (±6.9 points) | 30.2% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 12.1% (±12.3 points) | 14.9% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 2.1% (±3.6 points) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 19.6% (±15.1 points) | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 43.8% of renting households.
33.8% of rented homes in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Buckingham Township (Bucks County) against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,373 (±$299) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 438 (±153) | 52,843 (±1,531) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Buckingham Township (Bucks County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Bucks County ($1,605).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Bucks County, Buckingham Township (Bucks County) ranks 43 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 358 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,878 (±$859) | $1,373 (±$299) | −26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7% (±1.5 points) | 10.6% (±10.2 points) | +9.9 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | — | $1,373 (±$299) | — |
| Doylestown | 3.4 mi | $1,791 (±$122) | Higher |
| Doylestown Township | 4.2 mi | $2,249 (±$208) | Higher |
| Solebury Township | 4.6 mi | $2,467 (±$948) | Higher |
| Warwick Township (Bucks County) | 4.7 mi | $1,868 (±$649) | Not measurably different |
| Plumstead Township | 5.4 mi | $2,222 (±$154) | Higher |
| New Britain | 6.1 mi | $2,145 (±$448) | Higher |
| Plumsteadville | 6.2 mi | $2,217 (±$1,717) | Not measurably different |
| New Hope | 6.5 mi | $2,000 (±$1,161) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Doylestown, PA ($1,791), Doylestown Township, PA ($2,249), Solebury Township, PA ($2,467).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Bridgeton Township | $1,418 (±$122) |
| 38 | West Rockhill Township | $1,417 (±$377) |
| 39 | Bristol | $1,409 (±$89) |
| 40 | Yardley | $1,404 (±$250) |
| 41 | Nockamixon Township | $1,382 (±$111) |
| 42 | Sellersville | $1,378 (±$173) |
| 43 | Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | $1,373 (±$299) |
| 44 | Tullytown | $1,325 (±$218) |
| 45 | Quakertown | $1,321 (±$141) |
| 46 | Bristol Township | $1,245 (±$96) |
| 47 | Perkasie | $1,204 (±$78) |
| 48 | East Rockhill Township | $1,188 (±$65) |
| 49 | Riegelsville | $1,170 (±$156) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bucks 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
What is the average rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) is $1,373 (±$299) 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County)?
In Buckingham Township (Bucks County), the median gross rent went from $1,878 in 2015–2019 to $1,373 in 2020–2024 (−26.9%).
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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
33.8% of rented homes in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) higher than in Bucks County?
In Buckingham Township (Bucks County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Bucks County ($1,605).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
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 — Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- 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 Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:09816, in state:42 county:017).
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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