What is the median rent in North Union Township (Fayette County), PA?
The median gross rent in North Union Township (Fayette County), PA is $771 (±$93) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 1,295 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In North Union Township (Fayette County), the median gross rent went from $680 in 2015–2019 to $771 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
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
- $771 (±$93)
- Rented homes
- 1,295 (±233)
- $2,000 or more
- 3.6%
- Since 2015–2019
- +13.4%
How much rent costs in North Union Township (Fayette County)
| Monthly gross rent | North Union Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 25.3% (±9.6 points) | 17.5% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 53.6% (±11.2 points) | 55.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 13.1% (±8.2 points) | 22.4% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.4% (±3.9 points) | 3.8% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3.6% (±4.0 points) | 0.9% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.2% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 53.6% of renting households.
3.6% of rented homes in North Union Township (Fayette County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
North Union Township (Fayette County) against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| North Union Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $771 (±$93) | $793 (±$18) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 1,295 (±233) | 12,943 (±637) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In North Union Township (Fayette County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Fayette County ($793).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Fayette County, North Union Township (Fayette County) ranks 27 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1890 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in North Union Township (Fayette County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $680 (±$44) | $771 (±$93) | +13.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 27.2% (±3.6 points) | 25.6% (±3.6 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2% (±4.8 points) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | −8.2 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 North Union Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Township (Fayette County) | — | $771 (±$93) | — |
| Hopwood | 2.4 mi | $995 (±$577) | Not measurably different |
| Uniontown | 2.4 mi | $774 (±$28) | Not measurably different |
| South Union Township | 3.4 mi | $920 (±$143) | Not measurably different |
| Leith-Hatfield | 3.5 mi | $975 (±$222) | Not measurably different |
| South Uniontown | 3.7 mi | $876 (±$755) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar Township | 5.0 mi | $862 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Menallen Township (Fayette County) | 5.9 mi | $675 (±$489) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar | 6.0 mi | $768 (±$182) | 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 Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Connellsville Township | $815 (±$235) |
| 22 | Upper Tyrone Township | $798 (±$96) |
| 23 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | $790 (±$270) |
| 24 | Henry Clay Township | $781 (±$13) |
| 25 | Uniontown | $774 (±$28) |
| 26 | Perryopolis | $772 (±$80) |
| 27 | North Union Township (Fayette County) | $771 (±$93) |
| 28 | Dunbar | $768 (±$182) |
| 29 | Fayette City | $736 (±$76) |
| 30 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | $735 (±$55) |
| 31 | Franklin Township (Fayette County) | $731 (±$314) |
| 32 | Belle Vernon | $711 (±$97) |
| 33 (tie) | Fairchance | $685 (±$63) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Fayette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for North Union Township (Fayette County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Uniontown, Oliver.
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 North Union Township (Fayette County)
What is the average rent in North Union Township (Fayette County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Union Township (Fayette County) is $771 (±$93) 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 North Union Township (Fayette County)?
In North Union Township (Fayette County), the median gross rent went from $680 in 2015–2019 to $771 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
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 North Union Township (Fayette County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
3.6% of rented homes in North Union Township (Fayette County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 25.3% cost less than $500.
Is rent in North Union Township (Fayette County) higher than in Fayette County?
In North Union Township (Fayette County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Fayette County ($793).
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 — North Union township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Union township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Union township, Fayette 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 North Union township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:55464, in state:42 county:051).
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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