What is the median rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA?
The median gross rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA is $1,708 (±$57) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 3,396 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Cranberry Township (Butler County), the median gross rent went from $1,227 in 2015–2019 to $1,708 in 2020–2024 (+39.2%).
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
- $1,708 (±$57)
- Rented homes
- 3,396 (±339)
- $2,000 or more
- 25.5%
- Since 2015–2019
- +39.2%
How much rent costs in Cranberry Township (Butler County)
| Monthly gross rent | Cranberry Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2.4% (±1.5 points) | 9.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 5.7% (±3.9 points) | 38.3% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 24.4% (±5.1 points) | 26.9% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 42.0% (±6.3 points) | 14.1% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 14.0% (±4.3 points) | 5.4% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3.1% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 8.4% (±5.1 points) | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 42.0% of renting households.
25.5% of rented homes in Cranberry Township (Butler County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Cranberry Township (Butler County) against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Cranberry Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,708 (±$57) | $1,041 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 3,396 (±339) | 17,490 (±838) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Cranberry Township (Butler County), median gross rent is higher than in Butler County ($1,041).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Butler County, Cranberry Township (Butler County) ranks 4 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 138 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,227 (±$42) | $1,708 (±$57) | +39.2% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 21.3% (±1.7 points) | 24.7% (±2.4 points) | +3.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 7.7% (±4.1 points) | +4.7 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 Cranberry Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Township (Butler County) | — | $1,708 (±$57) | — |
| Seven Fields | 2.7 mi | $1,754 (±$225) | Not measurably different |
| Callery | 4.1 mi | $1,031 (±$219) | Lower |
| Marshall Township | 4.5 mi | $2,253 (±$448) | Higher |
| Evans City | 4.7 mi | $842 (±$98) | Lower |
| Mars | 4.9 mi | $732 (±$282) | Lower |
| New Sewickley Township | 4.9 mi | $1,737 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Butler County) | 5.1 mi | $1,092 (±$1,070) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Woods | 5.2 mi | $556 (±$140) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Callery, PA ($1,031), Evans City, PA ($842), Mars, PA ($732).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marshall Township, PA ($2,253).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia | $3,357 (±$586) |
| 2 | Adams Township (Butler County) | $1,984 (±$626) |
| 3 | Seven Fields | $1,754 (±$225) |
| 4 | Cranberry Township (Butler County) | $1,708 (±$57) |
| 5 | Connoquenessing Township | $1,553 (±$263) |
| 6 | Connoquenessing | $1,304 (±$200) |
| 7 | Forward Township (Butler County) | $1,300 (±$866) |
| 8 | Winfield Township | $1,193 (±$203) |
| 9 | Mercer Township | $1,156 (±$237) |
| 10 | Buffalo Township (Butler County) | $1,141 (±$249) |
Showing 10 of 54 places in Butler 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 Cranberry Township (Butler County)
What is the average rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County) is $1,708 (±$57) 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 Cranberry Township (Butler County)?
In Cranberry Township (Butler County), the median gross rent went from $1,227 in 2015–2019 to $1,708 in 2020–2024 (+39.2%).
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 Cranberry Township (Butler County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
25.5% of rented homes in Cranberry Township (Butler County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 2.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Cranberry Township (Butler County) higher than in Butler County?
In Cranberry Township (Butler County), median gross rent is higher than in Butler County ($1,041).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher 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 — Cranberry township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cranberry township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cranberry 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 Cranberry township, Butler County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:16920, 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
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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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