What is the median rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township, PA?
The median gross rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township, PA is $1,234 (±$238) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 105 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Upper Tulpehocken Township, the median gross rent went from $817 in 2015–2019 to $1,234 in 2020–2024 (+51.0%).
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
- $1,234 (±$238)
- Rented homes
- 105 (±42)
- $2,000 or more
- 11.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +51.0%
How much rent costs in Upper Tulpehocken Township
| Monthly gross rent | Upper Tulpehocken Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±26.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 29.5% (±18.5 points) | 26.0% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 39.0% (±15.2 points) | 38.1% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 20.0% (±18.8 points) | 21.0% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 11.4% (±12.7 points) | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±26.1 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±26.1 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 39.0% of renting households.
11.4% of rented homes in Upper Tulpehocken Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Upper Tulpehocken Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Upper Tulpehocken Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,234 (±$238) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 105 (±42) | 44,931 (±1,190) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Upper Tulpehocken Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Berks County, Upper Tulpehocken Township ranks 32 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 546 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$204) | $1,234 (±$238) | +51.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.6% (±5.2 points) | 16.3% (±6.2 points) | −8.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4% (±10.3 points) | 7.4% (±11.8 points) | −3.0 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 Upper Tulpehocken Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Tulpehocken Township | — | $1,234 (±$238) | — |
| Upper Bern Township | 3.7 mi | $1,060 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 4.0 mi | $1,172 (±$981) | Not measurably different |
| Bernville | 5.5 mi | $1,151 (±$50) | Not measurably different |
| South Manheim Township | 5.7 mi | $683 (±$474) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.3 mi | $1,202 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
| Tulpehocken Township | 6.6 mi | $1,090 (±$280) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Berks County) | 6.7 mi | $1,479 (±$523) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 7.2 mi | $1,117 (±$51) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Manheim Township, PA ($683).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Amity Township (Berks County) | $1,316 (±$248) |
| 27 | Marion Township (Berks County) | $1,313 (±$430) |
| 28 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | $1,303 (±$177) |
| 29 | Cumru Township | $1,297 (±$67) |
| 30 | Lower Alsace Township | $1,289 (±$269) |
| 31 | Topton | $1,242 (±$141) |
| 32 | Upper Tulpehocken Township | $1,234 (±$238) |
| 33 | Brecknock Township (Berks County) | $1,219 (±$287) |
| 34 | St. Lawrence | $1,204 (±$154) |
| 35 | Bechtelsville | $1,191 (±$107) |
| 36 | Washington Township (Berks County) | $1,183 (±$213) |
| 37 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | $1,172 (±$981) |
| 38 | Robesonia | $1,170 (±$179) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Berks 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 Tulpehocken Township
What is the average rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township is $1,234 (±$238) 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 Tulpehocken Township?
In Upper Tulpehocken Township, the median gross rent went from $817 in 2015–2019 to $1,234 in 2020–2024 (+51.0%).
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 Upper Tulpehocken Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
11.4% of rented homes in Upper Tulpehocken Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Upper Tulpehocken Township higher than in Berks County?
In Upper Tulpehocken Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Berks County ($1,181).
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 — Upper Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Tulpehocken township, Berks 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 Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79328, in state:42 county:011).
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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