What is the median rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County), PA?
The median gross rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County), PA is $1,827 (±$79) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 4,162 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Middletown Township (Bucks County), the median gross rent went from $1,351 in 2015–2019 to $1,827 in 2020–2024 (+35.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,827 (±$79)
- Rented homes
- 4,162 (±379)
- $2,000 or more
- 38.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +35.2%
How much rent costs in Middletown Township (Bucks County)
| Monthly gross rent | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 4.1% (±2.6 points) | 5.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 4.3% (±1.9 points) | 10.5% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 19.4% (±5.5 points) | 27.8% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 34.0% (±6.6 points) | 30.2% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 19.1% (±5.4 points) | 14.9% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 10.6% (±4.2 points) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 8.6% (±3.2 points) | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 34.0% of renting households.
38.3% of rented homes in Middletown Township (Bucks County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Middletown Township (Bucks County) against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,827 (±$79) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 4,162 (±379) | 52,843 (±1,531) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Middletown Township (Bucks County), median gross rent is higher than in Bucks County ($1,605).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Bucks County, Middletown Township (Bucks County) ranks 17 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,351 (±$47) | $1,827 (±$79) | +35.2% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.2% (±1.5 points) | 25.4% (±2.2 points) | +0.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | −2.4 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 Middletown Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | — | $1,827 (±$79) | — |
| Langhorne | 0.9 mi | $1,441 (±$114) | Lower |
| Langhorne Manor | 1.1 mi | $1,600 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Penndel | 1.7 mi | $1,440 (±$55) | Lower |
| Hulmeville | 2.5 mi | $1,500 (±$449) | Not measurably different |
| Fairless Hills | 3.0 mi | $1,366 (±$140) | Lower |
| Levittown | 3.4 mi | $1,556 (±$146) | Lower |
| Newtown | 3.6 mi | $1,887 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| Village Shires | 3.7 mi | $1,962 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Langhorne, PA ($1,441), Penndel, PA ($1,440), Fairless Hills, PA ($1,366).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | New Hope | $2,000 (±$1,161) |
| 12 | Hilltown Township | $1,926 (±$296) |
| 13 | New Britain Township | $1,920 (±$253) |
| 14 | Chalfont | $1,913 (±$434) |
| 15 | Newtown | $1,887 (±$185) |
| 16 | Warwick Township (Bucks County) | $1,868 (±$649) |
| 17 | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | $1,827 (±$79) |
| 18 | Doylestown | $1,791 (±$122) |
| 19 | Upper Southampton Township | $1,768 (±$167) |
| 20 | Warrington Township (Bucks County) | $1,761 (±$95) |
| 21 | Richland Township (Bucks County) | $1,755 (±$193) |
| 22 | Milford Township (Bucks County) | $1,741 (±$108) |
| 23 | Warminster Township | $1,634 (±$147) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Middletown Township (Bucks County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Parkland, Woodbourne.
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 Middletown Township (Bucks County)
What is the average rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County) is $1,827 (±$79) 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 Middletown Township (Bucks County)?
In Middletown Township (Bucks County), the median gross rent went from $1,351 in 2015–2019 to $1,827 in 2020–2024 (+35.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in Middletown Township (Bucks County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
38.3% of rented homes in Middletown Township (Bucks County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 4.1% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Middletown Township (Bucks County) higher than in Bucks County?
In Middletown Township (Bucks County), median gross rent is higher than in Bucks County ($1,605).
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 — Middletown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown township, Bucks 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 Middletown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:49120, in state:42 county:017).
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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