What is the median rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), PA?
The median gross rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), PA is $1,566 (±$165) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 997 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), the median gross rent went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,566 in 2020–2024 (+41.1%).
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
- $1,566 (±$165)
- Rented homes
- 997 (±194)
- $2,000 or more
- 20.7%
- Since 2015–2019
- +41.1%
How much rent costs in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County)
| Monthly gross rent | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.7% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 14.5% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 43.4% (±13.2 points) | 40.7% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 33.7% (±13.5 points) | 23.4% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 14.6% (±8.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 5.5% (±6.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 43.4% of renting households.
20.7% of rented homes in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,566 (±$165) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 997 (±194) | 64,381 (±1,897) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), median gross rent is higher than in Delaware County ($1,372).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Delaware County, Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) ranks 15 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,110 (±$68) | $1,566 (±$165) | +41.1% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | 26.2% (±4.5 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% (±4.4 points) | 7.6% (±7.7 points) | +4.8 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 Upper Providence Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | — | $1,566 (±$165) | — |
| Media | 1.3 mi | $1,411 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.2 mi | $2,426 (±$259) | Higher |
| Lima | 2.4 mi | $3,000 (±$949) | Higher |
| Marple Township | 2.8 mi | $1,683 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Valley | 2.9 mi | $2,900 (±$1,636) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 3.1 mi | $2,158 (±$364) | Higher |
| Broomall | 3.4 mi | $1,765 (±$72) | Higher |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | $1,459 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA ($2,426), Lima, PA ($3,000), Nether Providence Township, PA ($2,158).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | $1,971 (±$232) |
| 10 | Radnor Township | $1,927 (±$90) |
| 11 | Haverford Township | $1,766 (±$236) |
| 12 | Marple Township | $1,683 (±$139) |
| 13 | Rutledge | $1,679 (±$1,398) |
| 14 | East Lansdowne | $1,626 (±$395) |
| 15 | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | $1,566 (±$165) |
| 16 | Sharon Hill | $1,552 (±$218) |
| 17 | Aston Township | $1,544 (±$203) |
| 18 | Swarthmore | $1,532 (±$175) |
| 19 | Brookhaven | $1,487 (±$174) |
| 20 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | $1,459 (±$141) |
| 21 | Clifton Heights | $1,430 (±$293) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Delaware 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 Upper Providence Township (Delaware County)
What is the average rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) is $1,566 (±$165) 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 Upper Providence Township (Delaware County)?
In Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), the median gross rent went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,566 in 2020–2024 (+41.1%).
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 Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
20.7% of rented homes in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) higher than in Delaware County?
In Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), median gross rent is higher than in Delaware County ($1,372).
It is also higher than in 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 — Upper Providence township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Providence township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Providence township, Delaware 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 Upper Providence township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79248, in state:42 county:045).
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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