What is the median rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), PA?
The median gross rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), PA is $1,007 (±$147) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 162 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), the median gross rent went from $738 in 2015–2019 to $1,007 in 2020–2024 (+36.4%).
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
- $1,007 (±$147)
- Rented homes
- 162 (±37)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +36.4%
How much rent costs in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County)
| Monthly gross rent | Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 8.0% (±5.5 points) | 20.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 41.4% (±11.1 points) | 48.7% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 30.9% (±11.5 points) | 23.8% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 19.8% (±9.4 points) | 5.4% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 1.5% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±18.1 points) | 0.5% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 41.4% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) against Huntingdon County, its state and the nation
| Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,007 (±$147) | $810 (±$43) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 162 (±37) | 2,892 (±217) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), median gross rent is higher than in Huntingdon County ($810).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Huntingdon County, Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) ranks 7 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1023 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $738 (±$109) | $1,007 (±$147) | +36.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 38.8% (±6.9 points) | 33.6% (±6.8 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% (±9.5 points) | 5.4% (±6.9 points) | −1.0 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 Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | — | $1,007 (±$147) | — |
| Huntingdon | 1.8 mi | $838 (±$110) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellstown | 2.2 mi | $1,310 (±$297) | Not measurably different |
| Juniata Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.1 mi | $715 (±$70) | Lower |
| Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.6 mi | $1,273 (±$448) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.0 mi | $566 (±$50) | Lower |
| Oneida Township | 5.2 mi | $850 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.8 mi | $992 (±$233) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek | 5.9 mi | $739 (±$321) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Juniata Township (Huntingdon County), PA ($715), Henderson Township (Huntingdon County), PA ($566).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,313 (±$677) |
| 2 | Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,273 (±$448) |
| 3 | Dudley | $1,167 (±$348) |
| 4 | Rockhill | $1,158 (±$58) |
| 5 | Cass Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,125 (±$86) |
| 6 | Warriors Mark Township | $1,055 (±$158) |
| 7 | Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,007 (±$147) |
| 8 | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | $992 (±$233) |
| 9 (tie) | Shirleysburg | $950 (±$112) |
| 9 (tie) | Spruce Creek Township | $950 (±$220) |
| 11 | Wood Township | $943 (±$88) |
| 12 | Shirley Township | $906 (±$198) |
| 13 | Alexandria | $855 (±$43) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Huntingdon 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 Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County)
What is the average rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) is $1,007 (±$147) 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 Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County)?
In Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), the median gross rent went from $738 in 2015–2019 to $1,007 in 2020–2024 (+36.4%).
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 Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 8.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) higher than in Huntingdon County?
In Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), median gross rent is higher than in Huntingdon County ($810).
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 — Smithfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Huntingdon 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 Smithfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71328, in state:42 county:061).
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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