How much do homeowners pay a month in Mojave, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Mojave, CA pay a median of $1,497 (±$190) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $450 (±$174).
59.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Mojave, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $919 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+62.9%).
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 .
- With a mortgage
- $1,497 (±$190)
- Without a mortgage
- $450 (±$174)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.2%
Monthly owner costs in Mojave
| Mojave | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,497 (±$190) | $1,968 (±$22) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $450 (±$174) | $631 (±$12) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.2% (±15.2 points) | 66.0% (±0.9 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,064 (±$265) | $2,984 (±$55) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Mojave, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Kern County ($1,968).
It is also lower than in California ($2,946).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Kern County, Mojave ranks 30 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 964 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Mojave have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $919 (±$83) | $1,497 (±$190) | +62.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $827 (±$212) | $1,064 (±$265) | +28.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,800 (±$22,401) | $213,600 (±$28,143) | +101.9% | 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 Mojave
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave | — | $1,497 (±$190) | — |
| Rosamond | 10 mi | $2,071 (±$82) | Higher |
| Tehachapi | 17 mi | $1,970 (±$145) | Higher |
| Golden Hills | 19 mi | $2,143 (±$319) | Higher |
| California City | 20 mi | $1,684 (±$181) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 22 mi | $2,245 (±$53) | Higher |
| Quartz Hill | 25 mi | $2,486 (±$197) | Higher |
| Stallion Springs | 27 mi | $2,230 (±$187) | Higher |
| Elizabeth Lake | 27 mi | $2,239 (±$122) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosamond, CA ($2,071), Tehachapi, CA ($1,970), Golden Hills, CA ($2,143).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Arvin | $1,618 (±$120) |
| 25 | China Lake Acres | $1,586 (±$624) |
| 26 | Taft Heights | $1,575 (±$678) |
| 27 | Rexland Acres | $1,570 (±$167) |
| 28 | Oildale | $1,542 (±$103) |
| 29 | Ford City | $1,515 (±$200) |
| 30 | Mojave | $1,497 (±$190) |
| 31 | Lake Isabella | $1,489 (±$724) |
| 32 | Benton Park | $1,488 (±$230) |
| 33 | Wasco | $1,481 (±$72) |
| 34 | Greenfield (community) | $1,465 (±$455) |
| 35 | McFarland | $1,448 (±$84) |
| 36 | Wofford Heights | $1,429 (±$401) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mojave is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Mojave
What is the average mortgage payment in Mojave?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Mojave, CA is $1,497 (±$190) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Mojave?
Owners without a mortgage in Mojave pay a median of $450 (±$174) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Mojave gone up?
In Mojave, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $919 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+62.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- 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 Mojave CDP, California (place:48452, in state:06).
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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