What is the median rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County), PA?
The median gross rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County), PA is $735 (±$233) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 260 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Shenango Township (Lawrence County), the median gross rent went from $516 in 2015–2019 to $735 in 2020–2024 (+42.4%).
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
- $735 (±$233)
- Rented homes
- 260 (±177)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +42.4%
How much rent costs in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
| Monthly gross rent | Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 19.9% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 69.2% (±32.1 points) | 44.1% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26.2% (±29.8 points) | 28.0% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.6% (±7.6 points) | 5.5% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 1.3% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 69.2% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Shenango Township (Lawrence County) against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $735 (±$233) | $831 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 260 (±177) | 7,644 (±480) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Shenango Township (Lawrence County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Lawrence County ($831).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Lawrence County, Shenango Township (Lawrence County) ranks 22 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 2009 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $516 (±$213) | $735 (±$233) | +42.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 12.0% (±4.9 points) | 11.3% (±5.5 points) | −0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±10.6 points) | 15.4% (±20.2 points) | +7.8 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 Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | — | $735 (±$233) | — |
| South New Castle | 3.0 mi | $933 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 3.4 mi | $826 (±$86) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 4.0 mi | $741 (±$62) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) | 4.1 mi | $1,552 (±$1,224) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Lawrence County) | 4.2 mi | $817 (±$132) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland (community, Lawrence County) | 4.8 mi | $1,034 (±$432) | Not measurably different |
| Wampum | 5.0 mi | $611 (±$28) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood | 6.0 mi | $850 (±$148) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | $859 (±$73) |
| 17 | Ellport | $853 (±$45) |
| 18 | Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | $826 (±$86) |
| 19 | Wayne Township (Lawrence County) | $817 (±$132) |
| 20 | Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | $812 (±$103) |
| 21 | New Castle | $741 (±$62) |
| 22 | Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | $735 (±$233) |
| 23 | Enon Valley | $725 (±$523) |
| 24 | New Beaver | $700 (±$71) |
| 25 | Little Beaver Township | $671 (±$196) |
| 26 | Wampum | $611 (±$28) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Lawrence 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Shenango Township (Lawrence County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Shenango Township (Lawrence County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Shenango Township (Lawrence County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
What is the average rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) is $735 (±$233) 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 Shenango Township (Lawrence County)?
In Shenango Township (Lawrence County), the median gross rent went from $516 in 2015–2019 to $735 in 2020–2024 (+42.4%).
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 Shenango Township (Lawrence County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) higher than in Lawrence County?
In Shenango Township (Lawrence County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Lawrence County ($831).
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 — Shenango township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shenango township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shenango township, Lawrence 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 Shenango township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:70080, in state:42 county:073).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Shenango Township (Lawrence County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Income and affordability in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Home values in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Homeowner costs in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Property taxes in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Types of homes in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Bedrooms in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Age of homes in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Heating fuel in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Commute and cars in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Crime reported to police in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Population growth in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- How long people stay in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Crowding and facilities in Shenango Township (Lawrence County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lawrence County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by median rent
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania