What is the median rent in Center Township (Butler County), PA?
The median gross rent in Center Township (Butler County), PA is $1,051 (±$246) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 612 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Center Township (Butler County), the median gross rent went from $799 in 2015–2019 to $1,051 in 2020–2024 (+31.5%).
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
- $1,051 (±$246)
- Rented homes
- 612 (±172)
- $2,000 or more
- 10.2%
- Since 2015–2019
- +31.5%
How much rent costs in Center Township (Butler County)
| Monthly gross rent | Center Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 12.4% (±10.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 34.0% (±14.4 points) | 38.3% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 33.7% (±16.9 points) | 26.9% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 9.8% (±12.4 points) | 14.1% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2.0% (±3.1 points) | 5.4% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 6.4% (±6.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 1.8% (±2.7 points) | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 34.0% of renting households.
10.2% of rented homes in Center Township (Butler County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Center Township (Butler County) against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Center Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,051 (±$246) | $1,041 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 612 (±172) | 17,490 (±838) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Center Township (Butler County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Butler County ($1,041).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Butler County, Center Township (Butler County) ranks 16 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 926 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Center Township (Butler County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $799 (±$119) | $1,051 (±$246) | +31.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.5% (±4.0 points) | 18.8% (±4.9 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.7% (±15.2 points) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | −18.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
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 Center Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Butler County) | — | $1,051 (±$246) | — |
| Homeacre-Lyndora | 3.5 mi | $928 (±$86) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 4.5 mi | $818 (±$36) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Butler County) | 4.6 mi | $817 (±$311) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Butler County) | 4.9 mi | $863 (±$54) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Butler County) | 4.9 mi | $943 (±$86) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 5.0 mi | $1,146 (±$470) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Township (Butler County) | 5.1 mi | $788 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
| East Butler | 5.1 mi | $923 (±$65) | 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 Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Buffalo Township (Butler County) | $1,141 (±$249) |
| 11 | Concord Township (Butler County) | $1,105 (±$95) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Butler County) | $1,092 (±$1,070) |
| 13 | Muddy Creek Township | $1,072 (±$133) |
| 14 | Allegheny Township (Butler County) | $1,071 (±$260) |
| 15 | Zelienople | $1,057 (±$216) |
| 16 | Center Township (Butler County) | $1,051 (±$246) |
| 17 | Lancaster Township (Butler County) | $1,038 (±$272) |
| 18 | Callery | $1,031 (±$219) |
| 19 | Donegal Township (Butler County) | $1,028 (±$332) |
| 20 | Clinton Township (Butler County) | $1,024 (±$429) |
| 21 | Slippery Rock | $1,015 (±$139) |
| 22 | Jefferson Township (Butler County) | $1,009 (±$481) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Butler County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Center Township (Butler County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Shanor-Northvue.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Center Township (Butler County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Center Township (Butler County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Center Township (Butler County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Center Township (Butler County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Center Township (Butler County)
What is the average rent in Center Township (Butler County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Center Township (Butler County) is $1,051 (±$246) 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 Center Township (Butler County)?
In Center Township (Butler County), the median gross rent went from $799 in 2015–2019 to $1,051 in 2020–2024 (+31.5%).
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 Center Township (Butler County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
10.2% of rented homes in Center Township (Butler County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 12.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Center Township (Butler County) higher than in Butler County?
In Center Township (Butler County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Butler County ($1,041).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Center township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Butler 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 Center township, Butler County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12024, in state:42 county:019).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Center Township (Butler County) at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms in Center Township (Butler County)
- Renters and owners in Center Township (Butler County)
- Income and affordability in Center Township (Butler County)
- Home values in Center Township (Butler County)
- Homeowner costs in Center Township (Butler County)
- Property taxes in Center Township (Butler County)
- Types of homes in Center Township (Butler County)
- Bedrooms in Center Township (Butler County)
- Age of homes in Center Township (Butler County)
- Heating fuel in Center Township (Butler County)
- Commute and cars in Center Township (Butler County)
- Population growth in Center Township (Butler County)
- How long people stay in Center Township (Butler County)
- Crowding and facilities in Center Township (Butler County)
- Fair Market Rent in Center Township (Butler County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Butler County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania