What is the median rent in Scott Township (Columbia County), PA?
The median gross rent in Scott Township (Columbia County), PA is $1,239 (±$230) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 450 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Scott Township (Columbia County), the median gross rent went from $792 in 2015–2019 to $1,239 in 2020–2024 (+56.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,239 (±$230)
- Rented homes
- 450 (±129)
- $2,000 or more
- 8.9%
- Since 2015–2019
- +56.4%
How much rent costs in Scott Township (Columbia County)
| Monthly gross rent | Scott Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 9.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 16.7% (±9.0 points) | 47.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 46.4% (±17.2 points) | 33.3% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 28.0% (±19.3 points) | 5.8% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 8.9% (±13.7 points) | 2.6% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 46.4% of renting households.
8.9% of rented homes in Scott Township (Columbia County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Scott Township (Columbia County) against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,239 (±$230) | $943 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 450 (±129) | 7,253 (±435) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Scott Township (Columbia County), median gross rent is higher than in Columbia County ($943).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Columbia County, Scott Township (Columbia County) ranks 3 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 538 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Scott Township (Columbia County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $792 (±$101) | $1,239 (±$230) | +56.4% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±5.4 points) | 25.3% (±7.5 points) | −3.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.6% (±9.9 points) | 5.6% (±6.7 points) | −10.0 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 Scott Township (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | — | $1,239 (±$230) | — |
| Almedia | 1.7 mi | $1,163 (±$123) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomsburg | 2.6 mi | $980 (±$59) | Lower |
| South Centre Township | 3.1 mi | $1,044 (±$225) | Not measurably different |
| Main Township | 3.7 mi | $1,192 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| Orangeville | 3.7 mi | $1,096 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| North Centre Township | 3.9 mi | $1,286 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 4.5 mi | $1,086 (±$100) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa Township | 5.3 mi | $973 (±$50) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomsburg, PA ($980), Catawissa Township, PA ($973).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Centre Township | $1,286 (±$153) |
| 2 | Stillwater | $1,250 (±$329) |
| 3 | Scott Township (Columbia County) | $1,239 (±$230) |
| 4 | Main Township | $1,192 (±$348) |
| 5 | Hemlock Township | $1,165 (±$1,011) |
| 6 | Orangeville | $1,096 (±$147) |
| 7 | Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | $1,086 (±$100) |
| 8 | South Centre Township | $1,044 (±$225) |
| 9 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | $997 (±$252) |
Showing 9 of 29 places in Columbia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Scott Township (Columbia County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Espy, Lightstreet.
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 Scott Township (Columbia County)
What is the average rent in Scott Township (Columbia County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Scott Township (Columbia County) is $1,239 (±$230) 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 Scott Township (Columbia County)?
In Scott Township (Columbia County), the median gross rent went from $792 in 2015–2019 to $1,239 in 2020–2024 (+56.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in Scott Township (Columbia County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
8.9% of rented homes in Scott Township (Columbia County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Scott Township (Columbia County) higher than in Columbia County?
In Scott Township (Columbia County), median gross rent is higher than in Columbia County ($943).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Scott township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Columbia 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 Scott township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:68392, in state:42 county:037).
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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