What is the median rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County), PA?
The median gross rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County), PA is $1,202 (±$135) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 114 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Eldred Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $1,143 in 2015–2019 to $1,202 in 2020–2024 (+5.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,202 (±$135)
- Rented homes
- 114 (±64)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +5.2%
How much rent costs in Eldred Township (Monroe County)
| Monthly gross rent | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±24.4 points) | 4.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 5.3% (±8.5 points) | 17.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 78.1% (±20.6 points) | 37.6% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 16.7% (±18.6 points) | 23.4% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±24.4 points) | 10.7% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±24.4 points) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±24.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 78.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Eldred Township (Monroe County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Eldred Township (Monroe County) against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Eldred Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,202 (±$135) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 114 (±64) | 11,294 (±917) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Eldred Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is lower than in Monroe County ($1,393).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Monroe County, Eldred Township (Monroe County) ranks 14 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 580 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,143 (±$74) | $1,202 (±$135) | +5.2% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.4% (±7.6 points) | 12.2% (±6.9 points) | −12.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.8% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% (±21.9 points) | −14.8 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 Eldred Township (Monroe County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred Township (Monroe County) | — | $1,202 (±$135) | — |
| Ross Township (Monroe County) | 4.7 mi | $1,163 (±$320) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Monroe County) | 5.5 mi | $1,397 (±$83) | Higher |
| Moore Township | 5.5 mi | $935 (±$96) | Lower |
| Effort | 5.8 mi | $1,147 (±$586) | Not measurably different |
| Chestnuthill Township | 6.8 mi | $1,180 (±$191) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Towamensing Township | 7.1 mi | $1,002 (±$146) | Lower |
| Chapman | 7.2 mi | $1,250 (±$200) | Not measurably different |
| Bushkill Township | 7.4 mi | $1,510 (±$661) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moore Township, PA ($935), Lower Towamensing Township, PA ($1,002).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Polk Township (Monroe County), PA ($1,397).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pocono Township | $1,424 (±$163) |
| 9 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | $1,397 (±$83) |
| 10 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | $1,357 (±$93) |
| 11 | Stroud Township | $1,355 (±$119) |
| 12 | Delaware Water Gap | $1,294 (±$246) |
| 13 | Barrett Township | $1,253 (±$182) |
| 14 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | $1,202 (±$135) |
| 15 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | $1,194 (±$177) |
| 16 | Chestnuthill Township | $1,180 (±$191) |
| 17 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | $1,163 (±$320) |
| 18 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | $1,134 (±$39) |
| 19 | Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | $1,082 (±$283) |
| 20 | Mount Pocono | $891 (±$580) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Eldred Township (Monroe County)
What is the average rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County) is $1,202 (±$135) 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 Eldred Township (Monroe County)?
In Eldred Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $1,143 in 2015–2019 to $1,202 in 2020–2024 (+5.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Eldred Township (Monroe County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Eldred Township (Monroe County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Eldred Township (Monroe County) higher than in Monroe County?
In Eldred Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is lower than in Monroe County ($1,393).
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 — Eldred township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldred township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldred township, Monroe 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 Eldred township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:22904, in state:42 county:089).
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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