What is the median rent in Perry Township (Berks County), PA?
The median gross rent in Perry Township (Berks County), PA is $1,086 (±$173) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 153 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Perry Township (Berks County), the median gross rent went from $879 in 2015–2019 to $1,086 in 2020–2024 (+23.5%).
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
- $1,086 (±$173)
- Rented homes
- 153 (±52)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +23.5%
How much rent costs in Perry Township (Berks County)
| Monthly gross rent | Perry Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 7.2% (±10.6 points) | 7.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 33.3% (±15.0 points) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 41.2% (±18.2 points) | 38.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 18.3% (±16.9 points) | 21.0% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±19.0 points) | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±19.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±19.0 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 41.2% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Perry Township (Berks County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Perry Township (Berks County) against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Perry Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,086 (±$173) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 153 (±52) | 44,931 (±1,190) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Perry Township (Berks County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Berks County, Perry Township (Berks County) ranks 54 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 815 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Perry Township (Berks County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$119) | $1,086 (±$173) | +23.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 14.5% (±4.1 points) | 18.7% (±5.7 points) | +4.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±16.0 points) | 0.0% (±16.6 points) | 0.0 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 Perry Township (Berks County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Berks County) | — | $1,086 (±$173) | — |
| Shoemakersville | 1.7 mi | $1,146 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| Centerport | 3.7 mi | $988 (±$407) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg | 3.8 mi | $1,148 (±$202) | Not measurably different |
| Ontelaunee Township | 4.0 mi | $1,114 (±$43) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township (Berks County) | 4.1 mi | $1,021 (±$163) | Not measurably different |
| Maidencreek Township | 4.2 mi | $1,391 (±$169) | Higher |
| West Hamburg | 4.4 mi | $869 (±$137) | Not measurably different |
| Leesport | 4.8 mi | $978 (±$111) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maidencreek Township, PA ($1,391).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Tilden Township | $1,107 (±$159) |
| 49 (tie) | Kutztown | $1,106 (±$164) |
| 49 (tie) | Bethel Township (Berks County) | $1,106 (±$70) |
| 51 (tie) | South Heidelberg Township | $1,090 (±$208) |
| 51 (tie) | Tulpehocken Township | $1,090 (±$280) |
| 53 | Lenhartsville | $1,087 (±$132) |
| 54 | Perry Township (Berks County) | $1,086 (±$173) |
| 55 | Reading | $1,067 (±$32) |
| 56 | New Morgan | $1,063 (±$459) |
| 57 | Upper Bern Township | $1,060 (±$153) |
| 58 | Windsor Township (Berks County) | $1,021 (±$163) |
| 59 | Mohnton | $999 (±$278) |
| 60 | Centerport | $988 (±$407) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Berks 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 Perry Township (Berks County)
What is the average rent in Perry Township (Berks County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Perry Township (Berks County) is $1,086 (±$173) 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 Perry Township (Berks County)?
In Perry Township (Berks County), the median gross rent went from $879 in 2015–2019 to $1,086 in 2020–2024 (+23.5%).
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 Perry Township (Berks County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Perry Township (Berks County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 7.2% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Perry Township (Berks County) higher than in Berks County?
In Perry Township (Berks County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry township, Berks 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 Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59448, in state:42 county:011).
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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