How much do homeowners pay a month in Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA pay a median of $2,287 (±$119) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $932 (±$90).
56.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Squirrel Mountain Valley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,617 in 2015–2019 to $2,287 in 2020–2024 (+41.4%).
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 .
- With a mortgage
- $2,287 (±$119)
- Without a mortgage
- $932 (±$90)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.2%
Monthly owner costs in Squirrel Mountain Valley
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,287 (±$119) | $1,968 (±$22) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $932 (±$90) | $631 (±$12) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.2% (±27.9 points) | 66.0% (±0.9 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,475 (±$668) | $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 Squirrel Mountain Valley, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Kern County ($1,968).
It is also lower than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Kern County, Squirrel Mountain Valley ranks 5 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 681 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Squirrel Mountain Valley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,617 (±$1,240) | $2,287 (±$119) | +41.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,793 (±$141) | $3,475 (±$668) | +93.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $230,700 (±$23,015) | $375,600 (±$63,681) | +62.8% | 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 Squirrel Mountain Valley
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | — | $2,287 (±$119) | — |
| Lake Isabella | 4.6 mi | $1,489 (±$724) | Lower |
| Bodfish | 5.5 mi | $1,413 (±$307) | Lower |
| Weldon | 5.7 mi | $1,393 (±$129) | Lower |
| Wofford Heights | 7.7 mi | $1,429 (±$401) | Lower |
| Tehachapi | 33 mi | $1,970 (±$145) | Lower |
| Golden Hills | 34 mi | $2,143 (±$319) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Valley Springs | 34 mi | $2,596 (±$205) | Higher |
| East Niles | 34 mi | $1,664 (±$93) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Isabella, CA ($1,489), Bodfish, CA ($1,413), Weldon, CA ($1,393).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bear Valley Springs, CA ($2,596).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosedale | $2,848 (±$123) |
| 2 | Bear Valley Springs | $2,596 (±$205) |
| 3 | Frazier Park | $2,485 (±$1,308) |
| 4 | Bakersfield Country Club | $2,330 (±$246) |
| 5 | Squirrel Mountain Valley | $2,287 (±$119) |
| 6 | Stallion Springs | $2,230 (±$187) |
| 7 | Pine Mountain Club | $2,201 (±$164) |
| 8 | Golden Hills | $2,143 (±$319) |
| 9 | Bakersfield | $2,107 (±$33) |
| 10 | Rosamond | $2,071 (±$82) |
| 11 | Greenacres | $2,053 (±$170) |
Showing 11 of 46 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Squirrel Mountain Valley 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 Squirrel Mountain Valley
What is the average mortgage payment in Squirrel Mountain Valley?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA is $2,287 (±$119) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Squirrel Mountain Valley?
Owners without a mortgage in Squirrel Mountain Valley pay a median of $932 (±$90) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Squirrel Mountain Valley gone up?
In Squirrel Mountain Valley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,617 in 2015–2019 to $2,287 in 2020–2024 (+41.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Squirrel Mountain Valley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Squirrel Mountain Valley CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Squirrel Mountain Valley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Squirrel Mountain Valley CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Squirrel Mountain Valley 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 Squirrel Mountain Valley CDP, California (place:73815, 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 .