What is the median rent in Lower Salford Township, PA?
The median gross rent in Lower Salford Township, PA is $1,719 (±$109) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,536 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Lower Salford Township, the median gross rent went from $1,287 in 2015–2019 to $1,719 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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
- $1,719 (±$109)
- Rented homes
- 1,536 (±268)
- $2,000 or more
- 29.1%
- Since 2015–2019
- +33.6%
How much rent costs in Lower Salford Township
| Monthly gross rent | Lower Salford Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 3.7% (±2.6 points) | 3.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 12.0% (±8.0 points) | 8.5% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 18.0% (±7.4 points) | 27.6% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 37.0% (±10.8 points) | 29.5% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 12.0% (±5.9 points) | 16.8% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 11.8% (±7.1 points) | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 7.2% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 37.0% of renting households.
29.1% of rented homes in Lower Salford Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Lower Salford Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Lower Salford Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,719 (±$109) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,536 (±268) | 92,603 (±2,032) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Lower Salford Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($1,683).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Montgomery County, Lower Salford Township ranks 25 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Lower Salford Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,287 (±$73) | $1,719 (±$109) | +33.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.8% (±2.9 points) | 26.6% (±4.3 points) | +1.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% (±4.6 points) | 2.9% (±3.4 points) | −6.1 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
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 Lower Salford Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Salford Township | — | $1,719 (±$109) | — |
| Skippack | 2.9 mi | $1,505 (±$746) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpsville | 3.2 mi | $1,933 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Towamencin Township | 3.4 mi | $1,753 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Franconia Township | 3.4 mi | $1,897 (±$247) | Not measurably different |
| Skippack Township | 3.4 mi | $1,358 (±$148) | Lower |
| Upper Salford Township | 3.5 mi | $1,204 (±$551) | Not measurably different |
| Schwenksville | 3.7 mi | $1,173 (±$71) | Lower |
| Spring Mount | 3.9 mi | $1,770 (±$166) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Skippack Township, PA ($1,358), Schwenksville, PA ($1,173).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Narberth | $1,823 (±$346) |
| 20 | Marlborough Township | $1,811 (±$522) |
| 21 | Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | $1,765 (±$58) |
| 22 | Towamencin Township | $1,753 (±$134) |
| 23 | East Norriton Township | $1,743 (±$122) |
| 24 | West Norriton Township | $1,737 (±$68) |
| 25 | Lower Salford Township | $1,719 (±$109) |
| 26 | Lower Frederick Township | $1,664 (±$211) |
| 27 | Lower Providence Township | $1,637 (±$155) |
| 28 | Upper Moreland Township | $1,634 (±$62) |
| 29 | Lower Pottsgrove Township | $1,625 (±$234) |
| 30 | Perkiomen Township | $1,619 (±$267) |
| 31 | Cheltenham Township | $1,608 (±$76) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lower Salford Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Harleysville.
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 Lower Salford Township
What is the average rent in Lower Salford Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Lower Salford Township is $1,719 (±$109) 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 Lower Salford Township?
In Lower Salford Township, the median gross rent went from $1,287 in 2015–2019 to $1,719 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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 Lower Salford Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
29.1% of rented homes in Lower Salford Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 3.7% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Lower Salford Township higher than in Montgomery County?
In Lower Salford Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Montgomery County ($1,683).
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 — Lower Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Salford township, Montgomery 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 Lower Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:45096, in state:42 county:091).
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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