What is the median rent in Kenhorst, PA?
The median gross rent in Kenhorst, PA is $1,419 (±$420) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 257 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Kenhorst, the median gross rent went from $1,223 in 2015–2019 to $1,419 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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
- $1,419 (±$420)
- Rented homes
- 257 (±122)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +16.0%
How much rent costs in Kenhorst
| Monthly gross rent | Kenhorst | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 21.4% (±17.7 points) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 31.1% (±21.7 points) | 38.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 47.5% (±22.3 points) | 21.0% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 47.5% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Kenhorst cost $2,000 or more a month.
Kenhorst against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Kenhorst | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,419 (±$420) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 257 (±122) | 44,931 (±1,190) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Kenhorst, median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Berks County, Kenhorst ranks 13 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 304 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Kenhorst has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,223 (±$470) | $1,419 (±$420) | +16.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.9% (±8.2 points) | 21.5% (±10.1 points) | +2.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% (±11.9 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 Kenhorst
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenhorst | — | $1,419 (±$420) | — |
| Shillington | 1.3 mi | $1,387 (±$429) | Not measurably different |
| West Reading | 1.9 mi | $1,365 (±$90) | Not measurably different |
| Wyomissing | 2.3 mi | $1,781 (±$204) | Not measurably different |
| Cumru Township | 2.4 mi | $1,297 (±$67) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 2.4 mi | $1,067 (±$32) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.4 mi | $1,613 (±$682) | Not measurably different |
| Flying Hills | 2.6 mi | $1,419 (±$63) | Not measurably different |
| Mohnton | 2.6 mi | $999 (±$278) | 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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Albany Township (Berks County) | $1,536 (±$320) |
| 8 | Laureldale | $1,516 (±$520) |
| 9 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | $1,512 (±$596) |
| 10 | Fleetwood | $1,500 (±$387) |
| 11 | Muhlenberg Township | $1,492 (±$193) |
| 12 | Penn Township (Berks County) | $1,479 (±$523) |
| 13 (tie) | Kenhorst | $1,419 (±$420) |
| 13 (tie) | Colebrookdale Township | $1,419 (±$552) |
| 15 | Spring Township (Berks County) | $1,416 (±$95) |
| 16 | Maidencreek Township | $1,391 (±$169) |
| 17 | Wernersville | $1,389 (±$418) |
| 18 (tie) | Earl Township (Berks County) | $1,388 (±$379) |
| 18 (tie) | Union Township (Berks County) | $1,388 (±$317) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Berks 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 Kenhorst
What is the average rent in Kenhorst, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Kenhorst is $1,419 (±$420) 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 Kenhorst?
In Kenhorst, the median gross rent went from $1,223 in 2015–2019 to $1,419 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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 Kenhorst cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Kenhorst have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Kenhorst higher than in Berks County?
In Kenhorst, median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
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 — Kenhorst borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenhorst borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenhorst borough, 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 Kenhorst borough, Pennsylvania (place:39256, in state:42).
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.
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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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