What is the median rent in West Vincent Township, PA?
The median gross rent in West Vincent Township, PA is $1,921 (±$361) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 462 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In West Vincent Township, the median gross rent went from $1,750 in 2015–2019 to $1,921 in 2020–2024 (+9.8%).
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
- $1,921 (±$361)
- Rented homes
- 462 (±191)
- $2,000 or more
- 46.3%
- Since 2015–2019
- +9.8%
How much rent costs in West Vincent Township
| Monthly gross rent | West Vincent Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 3.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 8.3% | 26.4% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 30.3% (±21.7 points) | 22.7% | 32.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 23.4% (±14.6 points) | 30.3% | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 33.5% (±19.6 points) | 20.9% | 7.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 11.7% (±9.9 points) | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $2,000 to $2,499, paid by 33.5% of renting households.
46.3% of rented homes in West Vincent Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
West Vincent Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| West Vincent Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,921 (±$361) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 462 (±191) | 49,215 (±1,494) | 1,530,443 (±10,042) | 42,849,984 |
In West Vincent Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Chester County ($1,763).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Chester County, West Vincent Township ranks 19 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 2,369.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in West Vincent Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,750 (±$141) | $1,921 (±$361) | +9.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.9% (±4.0 points) | 20.6% (±7.6 points) | +8.7 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 8.7% (±13.7 points) | +8.7 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 West Vincent Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Vincent Township | — | $1,921 (±$361) | — |
| West Pikeland Township | 3.0 mi | $1,814 (±$540) | Not measurably different |
| Pughtown | 3.2 mi | $1,545 (±$874) | Not measurably different |
| South Coventry Township | 3.9 mi | $1,599 (±$435) | Not measurably different |
| East Vincent Township | 4.2 mi | $715 (±$425) | Lower |
| Upper Uwchlan Township | 4.3 mi | $2,583 (±$1,942) | Not measurably different |
| East Pikeland Township | 4.6 mi | $2,138 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleview | 4.9 mi | $2,310 (±$107) | Higher |
| Lionville | 5.0 mi | $1,916 (±$138) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Vincent Township, PA ($715).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagleview, PA ($2,310).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | East Pikeland Township | $2,138 (±$208) |
| 14 | Tredyffrin Township | $2,105 (±$120) |
| 15 | Charlestown Township | $2,054 (±$436) |
| 16 | Uwchlan Township | $2,033 (±$120) |
| 17 | Easttown Township | $1,963 (±$1,046) |
| 18 | East Coventry Township | $1,949 (±$414) |
| 19 | West Vincent Township | $1,921 (±$361) |
| 20 | West Goshen Township | $1,908 (±$101) |
| 21 | Franklin Township (Chester County) | $1,904 (±$320) |
| 22 | West Pikeland Township | $1,814 (±$540) |
| 23 | Caln Township | $1,788 (±$145) |
| 24 | East Goshen Township | $1,785 (±$45) |
| 25 | Warwick Township (Chester County) | $1,770 (±$342) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Chester 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 West Vincent Township
What is the average rent in West Vincent Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Vincent Township is $1,921 (±$361) 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 West Vincent Township?
In West Vincent Township, the median gross rent went from $1,750 in 2015–2019 to $1,921 in 2020–2024 (+9.8%).
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 West Vincent Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
46.3% of rented homes in West Vincent Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in West Vincent Township higher than in Chester County?
In West Vincent Township, median gross rent is not measurably different from Chester County ($1,763).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,209).
It is higher 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 — West Vincent township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Vincent township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Vincent 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 West Vincent township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:84160, 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.
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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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