What is the median rent in Canton Township (Washington County), PA?
The median gross rent in Canton Township (Washington County), PA is $868 (±$177) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 464 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Canton Township (Washington County), the median gross rent went from $870 in 2015–2019 to $868 in 2020–2024 (−0.2%).
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
- $868 (±$177)
- Rented homes
- 464 (±147)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- −0.2%
How much rent costs in Canton Township (Washington County)
| Monthly gross rent | Canton Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 8.8% (±8.3 points) | 12.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 51.1% (±19.9 points) | 43.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 30.8% (±17.7 points) | 28.9% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 9.3% (±11.2 points) | 11.6% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 2.6% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 51.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Canton Township (Washington County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Canton Township (Washington County) against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Canton Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $868 (±$177) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 464 (±147) | 19,095 (±961) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Canton Township (Washington County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Washington County ($949).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Washington County, Canton Township (Washington County) ranks 36 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1524 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Canton Township (Washington County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $870 (±$250) | $868 (±$177) | −0.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 22.6% (±6.8 points) | 16.7% (±5.0 points) | −5.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% (±14.6 points) | +7.1 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 Canton Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township (Washington County) | — | $868 (±$177) | — |
| Washington | 3.3 mi | $910 (±$43) | Not measurably different |
| East Washington | 4.0 mi | $919 (±$117) | Not measurably different |
| North Franklin Township | 4.0 mi | $870 (±$114) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Washington County) | 4.4 mi | $1,402 (±$657) | Not measurably different |
| Chartiers Township | 4.5 mi | $1,186 (±$113) | Higher |
| McGovern | 4.7 mi | $1,184 (±$111) | Higher |
| Hopewell Township (Washington County) | 5.2 mi | $967 (±$45) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 5.9 mi | $775 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chartiers Township, PA ($1,186), McGovern, PA ($1,184).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Ellsworth | $913 (±$590) |
| 31 | Washington | $910 (±$43) |
| 32 | Charleroi | $907 (±$183) |
| 33 | Roscoe | $890 (±$374) |
| 34 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | $882 (±$319) |
| 35 | North Franklin Township | $870 (±$114) |
| 36 | Canton Township (Washington County) | $868 (±$177) |
| 37 | McDonald | $858 (±$47) |
| 38 | East Bethlehem Township | $849 (±$117) |
| 39 | Centerville (Washington County) | $833 (±$452) |
| 40 | Burgettstown | $823 (±$296) |
| 41 | Monongahela | $818 (±$210) |
| 42 | California | $806 (±$88) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Canton Township (Washington County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Wolfdale.
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 Canton Township (Washington County)
What is the average rent in Canton Township (Washington County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Canton Township (Washington County) is $868 (±$177) 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 Canton Township (Washington County)?
In Canton Township (Washington County), the median gross rent went from $870 in 2015–2019 to $868 in 2020–2024 (−0.2%).
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 Canton Township (Washington County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Canton Township (Washington County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 8.8% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Canton Township (Washington County) higher than in Washington County?
In Canton Township (Washington County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Washington County ($949).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
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 — Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, Washington 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 Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:11176, in state:42 county:125).
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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