What is the median rent in Valley Township (Chester County), PA?
The median gross rent in Valley Township (Chester County), PA is $1,230 (±$173) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 379 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median gross rent went from $1,599 in 2015–2019 to $1,230 in 2020–2024 (−23.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,230 (±$173)
- Rented homes
- 379 (±199)
- $2,000 or more
- 15.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- −23.1%
How much rent costs in Valley Township (Chester County)
| Monthly gross rent | Valley Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 4.2% (±6.9 points) | 3.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 5.8% (±10.7 points) | 8.3% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 62.5% (±22.9 points) | 22.7% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 12.1% (±15.7 points) | 30.3% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 15.3% (±14.6 points) | 20.9% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 7.6% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 62.5% of renting households.
15.3% of rented homes in Valley Township (Chester County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Valley Township (Chester County) against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Valley Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,230 (±$173) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 379 (±199) | 49,215 (±1,494) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In Valley Township (Chester County), median gross rent is lower than in Chester County ($1,763).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Chester County, Valley Township (Chester County) ranks 58 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 549 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Valley Township (Chester County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,599 (±$159) | $1,230 (±$173) | −23.1% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.4% (±6.7 points) | 16.2% (±6.9 points) | −8.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0 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 Valley Township (Chester County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Chester County) | — | $1,230 (±$173) | — |
| Coatesville | 1.7 mi | $1,471 (±$77) | Higher |
| South Coatesville | 2.3 mi | $1,241 (±$183) | Not measurably different |
| Modena | 2.8 mi | $1,317 (±$177) | Not measurably different |
| East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 3.0 mi | $1,439 (±$280) | Not measurably different |
| Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 3.1 mi | $1,357 (±$287) | Not measurably different |
| West Caln Township | 3.2 mi | $1,379 (±$459) | Not measurably different |
| Caln | 3.7 mi | $1,342 (±$128) | Not measurably different |
| Parkesburg | 3.9 mi | $1,201 (±$132) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coatesville, PA ($1,471).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | North Coventry Township | $1,309 (±$132) |
| 53 | Oxford | $1,308 (±$151) |
| 54 (tie) | Lower Oxford Township | $1,284 (±$406) |
| 54 (tie) | Upper Oxford Township | $1,284 (±$352) |
| 56 | Newlin Township | $1,243 (±$773) |
| 57 | South Coatesville | $1,241 (±$183) |
| 58 | Valley Township (Chester County) | $1,230 (±$173) |
| 59 | Parkesburg | $1,201 (±$132) |
| 60 | Honey Brook | $1,185 (±$206) |
| 61 | Atglen | $1,161 (±$130) |
| 62 | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | $1,107 (±$138) |
| 63 | Penn Township (Chester County) | $1,086 (±$630) |
| 64 | Spring City | $1,070 (±$129) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Valley Township (Chester County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hayti, Westwood (Chester County).
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 Valley Township (Chester County)
What is the average rent in Valley Township (Chester County), PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Valley Township (Chester County) is $1,230 (±$173) 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 Valley Township (Chester County)?
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median gross rent went from $1,599 in 2015–2019 to $1,230 in 2020–2024 (−23.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
How many rentals in Valley Township (Chester County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
15.3% of rented homes in Valley Township (Chester County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 4.2% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Valley Township (Chester County) higher than in Chester County?
In Valley Township (Chester County), median gross rent is lower than in Chester County ($1,763).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester 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 Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79544, in state:42 county:029).
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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