What is the median rent in Polk Township (Monroe County), PA?
The median gross rent in Polk Township (Monroe County), PA is $1,397 (±$83) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 371 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Polk Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $1,076 in 2015–2019 to $1,397 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
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
- $1,397 (±$83)
- Rented homes
- 371 (±161)
- $2,000 or more
- 21.5%
- Since 2015–2019
- +29.8%
How much rent costs in Polk Township (Monroe County)
| Monthly gross rent | Polk Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 4.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 16.7% (±17.4 points) | 17.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 53.1% (±24.3 points) | 37.6% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 8.6% (±8.6 points) | 23.4% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 13.7% (±14.3 points) | 10.7% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 7.8% (±12.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 53.1% of renting households.
21.5% of rented homes in Polk Township (Monroe County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Polk Township (Monroe County) against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Polk Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,397 (±$83) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 371 (±161) | 11,294 (±917) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Polk Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Monroe County ($1,393).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Monroe County, Polk Township (Monroe County) ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Polk Township (Monroe County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,076 (±$609) | $1,397 (±$83) | +29.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 15.0% (±6.2 points) | 13.3% (±5.7 points) | −1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5% (±16.3 points) | 7.3% (±11.8 points) | −3.2 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 Polk Township (Monroe County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Township (Monroe County) | — | $1,397 (±$83) | — |
| Effort | 3.6 mi | $1,147 (±$586) | Not measurably different |
| Chestnuthill Township | 4.8 mi | $1,180 (±$191) | Lower |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 5.2 mi | $1,361 (±$349) | Not measurably different |
| Eldred Township (Monroe County) | 5.5 mi | $1,202 (±$135) | Lower |
| Sierra View | 6.2 mi | $1,250 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Forest Township | 6.8 mi | $1,326 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
| Towamensing Township | 7.0 mi | $972 (±$304) | Lower |
| Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | 7.8 mi | $1,082 (±$283) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chestnuthill Township, PA ($1,180), Eldred Township (Monroe County), PA ($1,202), Towamensing Township, PA ($972).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stroudsburg | $1,565 (±$241) |
| 4 | Middle Smithfield Township | $1,556 (±$428) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Monroe County) | $1,502 (±$300) |
| 6 | East Stroudsburg | $1,479 (±$147) |
| 7 | Tobyhanna Township | $1,433 (±$166) |
| 8 | Pocono Township | $1,424 (±$163) |
| 9 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | $1,397 (±$83) |
| 10 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | $1,357 (±$93) |
| 11 | Stroud Township | $1,355 (±$119) |
| 12 | Delaware Water Gap | $1,294 (±$246) |
| 13 | Barrett Township | $1,253 (±$182) |
| 14 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | $1,202 (±$135) |
| 15 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | $1,194 (±$177) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Polk Township (Monroe County)
What is the average rent in Polk Township (Monroe County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Polk Township (Monroe County) is $1,397 (±$83) 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 Polk Township (Monroe County)?
In Polk Township (Monroe County), the median gross rent went from $1,076 in 2015–2019 to $1,397 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
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 Polk Township (Monroe County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
21.5% of rented homes in Polk Township (Monroe County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Polk Township (Monroe County) higher than in Monroe County?
In Polk Township (Monroe County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Monroe County ($1,393).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Polk township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Monroe 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 Polk township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:61928, in state:42 county:089).
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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