How much do homeowners pay a month in Bessemer, AL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bessemer, AL pay a median of $1,246 (±$96) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $464 (±$31).
56.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bessemer, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,127 in 2015–2019 to $1,246 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,246 (±$96)
- Without a mortgage
- $464 (±$31)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.1%
Monthly owner costs in Bessemer
| Bessemer | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,246 (±$96) | $1,619 (±$25) | $1,433 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $464 (±$31) | $533 (±$9) | $447 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.1% (±6.0 points) | 59.9% (±1.1 points) | 54.1% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $883 (±$110) | $1,409 (±$35) | $788 (±$6) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Bessemer, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Jefferson County ($1,619).
It is also lower than in Alabama ($1,433).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jefferson County, Bessemer ranks 24 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 482.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bessemer have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,127 (±$46) | $1,246 (±$96) | +10.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $692 (±$73) | $883 (±$110) | +27.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $86,500 (±$3,924) | $135,900 (±$24,955) | +57.1% | Up after inflation |
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 monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Bessemer
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | — | $1,246 (±$96) | — |
| Hueytown | 3.7 mi | $1,166 (±$66) | Not measurably different |
| Lipscomb | 4.6 mi | $984 (±$391) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton | 5.0 mi | $797 (±$225) | Lower |
| McCalla | 5.7 mi | $1,637 (±$114) | Higher |
| Midfield | 6.5 mi | $1,224 (±$399) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 7.4 mi | $1,080 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| North Johns | 7.5 mi | $1,115 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 7.8 mi | $1,192 (±$231) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brighton, AL ($797).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McCalla, AL ($1,637).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Birmingham | $1,377 (±$46) |
| 19 | Warrior | $1,369 (±$202) |
| 20 | Mount Olive | $1,368 (±$122) |
| 21 | Fultondale | $1,337 (±$140) |
| 22 | West Jefferson | $1,289 (±$153) |
| 23 | Center Point | $1,254 (±$94) |
| 24 | Bessemer | $1,246 (±$96) |
| 25 | Forestdale | $1,233 (±$70) |
| 26 | Midfield | $1,224 (±$399) |
| 27 | Fairfield | $1,192 (±$231) |
| 28 | Adamsville | $1,190 (±$109) |
| 29 | Hueytown | $1,166 (±$66) |
| 30 (tie) | Graysville | $1,125 (±$324) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Jefferson 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 Bessemer
What is the average mortgage payment in Bessemer?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bessemer, AL is $1,246 (±$96) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bessemer?
Owners without a mortgage in Bessemer pay a median of $464 (±$31) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bessemer gone up?
In Bessemer, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,127 in 2015–2019 to $1,246 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer city, Alabama
- 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bessemer city, Alabama (place:05980, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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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