What is the median rent in Robeson Township, PA?
The median gross rent in Robeson Township, PA is $942 (±$65) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 317 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Robeson Township, the median gross rent went from $927 in 2015–2019 to $942 in 2020–2024 (+1.6%).
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
- $942 (±$65)
- Rented homes
- 317 (±132)
- $2,000 or more
- 6.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +1.6%
How much rent costs in Robeson Township
| Monthly gross rent | Robeson Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 7.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 66.9% (±18.1 points) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 22.7% (±14.5 points) | 38.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.1% (±6.8 points) | 21.0% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 6.3% (±10.3 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 66.9% of renting households.
6.3% of rented homes in Robeson Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Robeson Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Robeson Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $942 (±$65) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 317 (±132) | 44,931 (±1,190) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Robeson Township, median gross rent is lower than in Berks County ($1,181).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Berks County, Robeson Township ranks 65 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1239 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Robeson Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $927 (±$242) | $942 (±$65) | +1.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 8.8% (±3.8 points) | 12.0% (±4.5 points) | +3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% (±8.8 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 Robeson Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson Township | — | $942 (±$65) | — |
| Flying Hills | 3.2 mi | $1,419 (±$63) | Higher |
| New Morgan | 3.6 mi | $1,063 (±$459) | Not measurably different |
| Birdsboro | 3.9 mi | $1,146 (±$130) | Higher |
| Lorane | 4.1 mi | $1,743 (±$59) | Higher |
| Cumru Township | 4.8 mi | $1,297 (±$67) | Higher |
| Brecknock Township (Berks County) | 5.0 mi | $1,219 (±$287) | Not measurably different |
| Reiffton | 5.0 mi | $1,630 (±$274) | Higher |
| Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 5.1 mi | $1,512 (±$596) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Flying Hills, PA ($1,419), Birdsboro, PA ($1,146), Lorane, PA ($1,743).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Mohnton | $999 (±$278) |
| 60 | Centerport | $988 (±$407) |
| 61 | Leesport | $978 (±$111) |
| 62 | Lyons | $975 (±$394) |
| 63 | Mount Penn | $953 (±$254) |
| 64 | North Heidelberg Township | $950 (±$197) |
| 65 | Robeson Township | $942 (±$65) |
| 66 | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | $893 (±$149) |
| 67 (tie) | District Township | $880 (±$189) |
| 67 (tie) | Longswamp Township | $880 (±$248) |
| 67 (tie) | Ruscombmanor Township | $880 (±$69) |
Showing 11 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 Robeson Township
What is the average rent in Robeson Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Robeson Township is $942 (±$65) 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 Robeson Township?
In Robeson Township, the median gross rent went from $927 in 2015–2019 to $942 in 2020–2024 (+1.6%).
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 Robeson Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
6.3% of rented homes in Robeson Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Robeson Township higher than in Berks County?
In Robeson Township, median gross rent is lower than in Berks County ($1,181).
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 — Robeson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Robeson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Robeson 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 Robeson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:65320, 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.
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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 last updated on .
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