What is the median rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), PA?
The median gross rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), PA is $894 (±$171) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 241 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), the median gross rent went from $1,080 in 2015–2019 to $894 in 2020–2024 (−17.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $894 (±$171)
- Rented homes
- 241 (±109)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- −17.2%
How much rent costs in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County)
| Monthly gross rent | Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 4.6% (±6.7 points) | 10.2% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 56.8% (±25.5 points) | 46.8% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 34.4% (±24.7 points) | 36.7% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4.1% (±6.7 points) | 5.7% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.7% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 56.8% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) against Wyoming County, its state and the nation
| Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $894 (±$171) | $943 (±$38) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 241 (±109) | 2,077 (±211) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Wyoming County ($943).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Wyoming County, Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1423 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,080 (±$260) | $894 (±$171) | −17.2% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 20.9% (±5.1 points) | 15.7% (±6.4 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 9.0% (±14.2 points) | +9.0 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 Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | — | $894 (±$171) | — |
| Tunkhannock | 2.6 mi | $729 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Township | 4.1 mi | $1,087 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 4.3 mi | $982 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Overfield Township | 4.4 mi | $959 (±$76) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton Township | 5.2 mi | $1,052 (±$338) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wyoming County) | 5.4 mi | $960 (±$283) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Township (Wyoming County) | 6.0 mi | $731 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Factoryville | 6.2 mi | $1,086 (±$128) | 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 Wyoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Forkston Township | $1,042 (±$123) |
| 10 | Exeter Township (Wyoming County) | $1,021 (±$221) |
| 11 | Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | $982 (±$73) |
| 12 | Northmoreland Township | $971 (±$280) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Wyoming County) | $960 (±$283) |
| 14 | Overfield Township | $959 (±$76) |
| 15 | Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | $894 (±$171) |
| 16 | Laceyville | $868 (±$56) |
| 17 | Nicholson Township (Wyoming County) | $821 (±$77) |
| 18 | Monroe Township (Wyoming County) | $771 (±$244) |
| 19 | Nicholson | $758 (±$273) |
| 20 | Falls Township (Wyoming County) | $731 (±$146) |
| 21 | Tunkhannock | $729 (±$119) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Wyoming 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 Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County)
What is the average rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) is $894 (±$171) 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 Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County)?
In Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), the median gross rent went from $1,080 in 2015–2019 to $894 in 2020–2024 (−17.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
How many rentals in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 4.6% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) higher than in Wyoming County?
In Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Wyoming County ($943).
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 — Tunkhannock township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tunkhannock township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tunkhannock township, Wyoming 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 Tunkhannock township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:77792, in state:42 county:131).
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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