What is the median rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County), PA?
The median gross rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County), PA is $1,661 (±$547) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 646 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Jackson Township (Lebanon County), the median gross rent went from $1,019 in 2015–2019 to $1,661 in 2020–2024 (+63.0%).
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
- $1,661 (±$547)
- Rented homes
- 646 (±237)
- $2,000 or more
- 35.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +63.0%
How much rent costs in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
| Monthly gross rent | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 5.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 23.5% (±18.7 points) | 35.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 19.3% (±13.4 points) | 37.4% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 22.1% (±15.3 points) | 14.2% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3.1% (±5.0 points) | 3.7% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 31.9% (±25.7 points) | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $3,000 or more, paid by 31.9% of renting households.
35.0% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Lebanon County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Jackson Township (Lebanon County) against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,661 (±$547) | $1,110 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 646 (±237) | 15,486 (±783) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Jackson Township (Lebanon County), median gross rent is higher than in Lebanon County ($1,110).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Lebanon County, Jackson Township (Lebanon County) ranks 2 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,019 (±$220) | $1,661 (±$547) | +63.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 13.6% (±4.5 points) | 18.4% (±6.0 points) | +4.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% (±14.0 points) | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | −7.6 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 (Lebanon County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | — | $1,661 (±$547) | — |
| Myerstown | 1.3 mi | $1,221 (±$132) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 3.9 mi | $782 (±$622) | Lower |
| Richland | 4.0 mi | $1,051 (±$223) | Lower |
| Hebron | 4.9 mi | $1,528 (±$713) | Not measurably different |
| North Lebanon Township | 5.1 mi | $1,116 (±$131) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Berks County) | 5.3 mi | $1,313 (±$430) | Not measurably different |
| Tulpehocken Township | 5.4 mi | $1,090 (±$280) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon South | 5.7 mi | $1,082 (±$395) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon, PA ($782), Richland, PA ($1,051).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornwall | $3,023 (±$330) |
| 2 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | $1,661 (±$547) |
| 3 | North Londonderry Township | $1,542 (±$256) |
| 4 | South Londonderry Township | $1,441 (±$224) |
| 5 | Millcreek Township (Lebanon County) | $1,412 (±$763) |
| 6 | West Cornwall Township | $1,366 (±$156) |
| 7 | South Annville Township | $1,286 (±$434) |
| 8 | South Lebanon Township | $1,247 (±$217) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jackson Township (Lebanon County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: West Myerstown.
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 Jackson Township (Lebanon 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 Jackson Township (Lebanon 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 Jackson Township (Lebanon County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Jackson Township (Lebanon County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
What is the average rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County) is $1,661 (±$547) 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 (Lebanon County)?
In Jackson Township (Lebanon County), the median gross rent went from $1,019 in 2015–2019 to $1,661 in 2020–2024 (+63.0%).
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 (Lebanon County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
35.0% of rented homes in Jackson Township (Lebanon County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Jackson Township (Lebanon County) higher than in Lebanon County?
In Jackson Township (Lebanon County), median gross rent is higher than in Lebanon County ($1,110).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from 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, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Lebanon 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, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37392, in state:42 county:075).
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 Jackson Township (Lebanon County) at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Rent burden in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Renters and owners in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Income and affordability in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Home values in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Homeowner costs in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Property taxes in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Types of homes in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Bedrooms in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Age of homes in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Vacancy rate in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Commute and cars in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Population growth in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- How long people stay in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Crowding and facilities in Jackson Township (Lebanon County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lebanon County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania