What is the median rent in New Wilmington, PA?
The median gross rent in New Wilmington, PA is $977 (±$136) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 197 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In New Wilmington, the median gross rent went from $800 in 2015–2019 to $977 in 2020–2024 (+22.1%).
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
- $977 (±$136)
- Rented homes
- 197 (±49)
- $2,000 or more
- 11.1%
- Since 2015–2019
- +22.1%
How much rent costs in New Wilmington
| Monthly gross rent | New Wilmington | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 4.1% (±5.4 points) | 19.9% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 48.7% (±14.0 points) | 44.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 28.9% (±14.3 points) | 28.0% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.1% (±6.3 points) | 5.5% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.3% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 8.1% (±5.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 48.7% of renting households.
11.1% of rented homes in New Wilmington cost $2,000 or more a month.
New Wilmington against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| New Wilmington | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $977 (±$136) | $831 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 197 (±49) | 7,644 (±480) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In New Wilmington, median gross rent is higher than in Lawrence County ($831).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Lawrence County, New Wilmington ranks 9 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1093 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in New Wilmington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $800 (±$146) | $977 (±$136) | +22.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 35.5% (±7.0 points) | 43.3% (±7.7 points) | +7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | −6.2 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 New Wilmington
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington | — | $977 (±$136) | — |
| Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | 1.0 mi | $859 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | 2.3 mi | $926 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| Volant | 3.7 mi | $1,075 (±$953) | Not measurably different |
| Neshannock Township | 4.7 mi | $1,049 (±$272) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawannock Township | 5.5 mi | $812 (±$372) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | 6.1 mi | $937 (±$60) | Not measurably different |
| Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | 6.4 mi | $812 (±$103) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 6.5 mi | $1,095 (±$83) | 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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Washington Township (Lawrence County) | $1,095 (±$83) |
| 4 | Volant | $1,075 (±$953) |
| 5 | Plain Grove Township | $1,072 (±$99) |
| 6 | Scott Township (Lawrence County) | $1,063 (±$316) |
| 7 | Neshannock Township | $1,049 (±$272) |
| 8 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | $1,040 (±$119) |
| 9 | New Wilmington | $977 (±$136) |
| 10 | North Beaver Township | $970 (±$414) |
| 11 | Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | $937 (±$60) |
| 12 | South New Castle | $933 (±$139) |
| 13 | Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | $872 (±$338) |
| 14 | Bessemer | $869 (±$83) |
| 15 | Ellwood City | $865 (±$56) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Lawrence 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 New Wilmington
What is the average rent in New Wilmington, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New Wilmington is $977 (±$136) 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 New Wilmington?
In New Wilmington, the median gross rent went from $800 in 2015–2019 to $977 in 2020–2024 (+22.1%).
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 New Wilmington cost more than $2,000 a month?
11.1% of rented homes in New Wilmington have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 4.1% cost less than $500.
Is rent in New Wilmington higher than in Lawrence County?
In New Wilmington, median gross rent is higher than in Lawrence County ($831).
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 — New Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Wilmington 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 New Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania (place:54352, 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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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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