What percentage of people rent in Oakland Township (Butler County), PA?
20.7% (±6.3 points) of the occupied homes in Oakland Township (Butler County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 224 renting households against 858 that own their home.
In Oakland Township (Butler County), the share of households that rent went from 11.4% in 2015–2019 to 20.7% in 2020–2024 (+9.3 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.7% (±6.3 points)
- Renting households
- 224 (±71)
- Median renter income
- $33,750 (±$12,799)
Who rents and who owns in Oakland Township (Butler County)
| Oakland Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.7% (±6.3 points) | 23.1% (±1.0 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 224 (±71) | 18,640 (±870) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 858 (±90) | 62,184 (±820) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $33,750 (±$12,799) | $48,617 (±$3,897) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $101,667 (±$17,901) | $105,450 (±$2,166) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Oakland Township (Butler County), the renter share is not measurably different from Butler County (23.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Butler County, Oakland Township (Butler County) ranks 25 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1101 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Oakland Township (Butler County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 11.4% (±4.1 points) | 20.7% (±6.3 points) | +9.3 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $793 (±$194) | $788 (±$214) | −0.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $71,912 (±$5,101) | $74,318 (±$9,410) | +3.3% | Down after inflation |
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.
Households that rent in places near Oakland Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township (Butler County) | — | 20.7% (±6.3 points) | — |
| East Butler | 2.8 mi | 15.3% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Butler County) | 4.3 mi | 16.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Butler County) | 4.5 mi | 26.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shanor-Northvue | 4.7 mi | 21.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Donegal Township (Butler County) | 5.0 mi | 14.2% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Butler County) | 5.1 mi | 18.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 5.2 mi | 53.9% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Chicora | 5.3 mi | 23.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butler, PA (53.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Chicora | 23.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 20 | West Liberty | 22.3% (±11.5 points) |
| 21 | Bruin | 21.9% (±10.0 points) |
| 22 | Eau Claire | 21.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 23 | Washington Township (Butler County) | 21.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 24 | Butler Township (Butler County) | 21.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 25 | Oakland Township (Butler County) | 20.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 26 | Winfield Township | 19.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 27 | Connoquenessing Township | 19.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 28 | Center Township (Butler County) | 18.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 29 | Harmony | 18.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 30 | Mercer Township | 17.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 31 | Jefferson Township (Butler County) | 17.5% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Oakland Township (Butler County)
How many renters are there in Oakland Township (Butler County)?
Oakland Township (Butler County) has an estimated 224 (±71) renting households, 20.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Oakland Township (Butler County)?
In Oakland Township (Butler County), the share of households that rent went from 11.4% in 2015–2019 to 20.7% in 2020–2024 (+9.3 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Oakland Township (Butler County)?
A renting household in Oakland Township (Butler County) has 2.0 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Oakland Township (Butler County)?
The median renting household in Oakland Township (Butler County), PA has an income of $33,750 (±$12,799) a year, against $101,667 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland township, Butler 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Oakland township, Butler County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:55992, in state:42 county:019).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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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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