What is the median rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County), PA?
The median gross rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County), PA is $631 (±$245) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 171 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Jackson Township (Cambria County), the median gross rent went from $606 in 2015–2019 to $631 in 2020–2024 (+4.1%).
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
- $631 (±$245)
- Rented homes
- 171 (±74)
- $2,000 or more
- 7.6%
- Since 2015–2019
- +4.1%
How much rent costs in Jackson Township (Cambria County)
| Monthly gross rent | Jackson Township (Cambria County) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 21.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 76.6% (±20.2 points) | 56.7% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 15.8% (±17.1 points) | 18.0% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 2.2% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 0.5% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 0.2% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 7.6% (±12.1 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 76.6% of renting households.
7.6% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Cambria County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Jackson Township (Cambria County) against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Jackson Township (Cambria County) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $631 (±$245) | $739 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 171 (±74) | 11,727 (±689) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Jackson Township (Cambria County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Cambria County ($739).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Cambria County, Jackson Township (Cambria County) ranks 47 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 2258 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $606 (±$81) | $631 (±$245) | +4.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 8.9% (±3.2 points) | 13.4% (±5.1 points) | +4.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±15.5 points) | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 0.0 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 Jackson Township (Cambria County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Cambria County) | — | $631 (±$245) | — |
| Nanty-Glo | 3.0 mi | $624 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Vintondale | 3.9 mi | $873 (±$68) | Not measurably different |
| East Taylor Township | 4.4 mi | $1,121 (±$21) | Higher |
| West Taylor Township | 5.0 mi | $967 (±$431) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Taylor Township | 5.2 mi | $1,013 (±$231) | Higher |
| East Conemaugh | 6.1 mi | $788 (±$47) | Not measurably different |
| Blacklick Township | 6.2 mi | $703 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) | 6.3 mi | $923 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Taylor Township, PA ($1,121), Middle Taylor Township, PA ($1,013).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Munster Township | $650 (±$204) |
| 42 | Johnstown | $644 (±$49) |
| 43 | Elder Township | $641 (±$212) |
| 44 (tie) | Portage Township (Cambria County) | $638 (±$58) |
| 44 (tie) | West Carroll Township | $638 (±$399) |
| 46 | Barr Township | $636 (±$244) |
| 47 | Jackson Township (Cambria County) | $631 (±$245) |
| 48 | Nanty-Glo | $624 (±$243) |
| 49 | Northern Cambria | $612 (±$210) |
| 50 | Allegheny Township (Cambria County) | $588 (±$253) |
| 51 | Adams Township (Cambria County) | $576 (±$217) |
| 52 | Dale | $550 (±$157) |
| 53 | Brownstown | $544 (±$78) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Cambria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jackson Township (Cambria County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mundys Corner, Vinco.
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 Jackson Township (Cambria County)
What is the average rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County) is $631 (±$245) 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 Jackson Township (Cambria County)?
In Jackson Township (Cambria County), the median gross rent went from $606 in 2015–2019 to $631 in 2020–2024 (+4.1%).
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 Jackson Township (Cambria County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
7.6% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Cambria County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Jackson Township (Cambria County) higher than in Cambria County?
In Jackson Township (Cambria County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Cambria County ($739).
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 — Jackson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Cambria 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 Jackson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37352, in state:42 county:021).
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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