How much do homeowners pay a month in Sandy Hook, CT?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Sandy Hook, CT pay a median of $3,027 (±$184) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,286 (±$197).
76.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,027 (±$184)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,286 (±$197)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 76.5%
Monthly owner costs in Sandy Hook
| Sandy Hook | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,027 (±$184) | $3,494 (±$44) | $2,429 (±$11) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,286 (±$197) | $1,431 (±$31) | $1,071 (±$7) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 76.5% (±4.9 points) | 67.1% (±0.9 points) | 64.6% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $9,295 (±$98) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Sandy Hook, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($3,494).
It is also higher than in Connecticut ($2,429).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Sandy Hook ranks 30 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 131.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Sandy Hook
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook | — | $3,027 (±$184) | — |
| East Village | 4.4 mi | $3,330 (±$554) | Not measurably different |
| Southbury | 4.7 mi | $2,659 (±$159) | Lower |
| Monroe | 4.9 mi | $3,225 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| Heritage Village | 5.3 mi | $2,144 (±$121) | Lower |
| Oxford | 5.5 mi | $2,694 (±$475) | Not measurably different |
| Stepney | 6.0 mi | $2,836 (±$294) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel | 8.1 mi | $2,798 (±$96) | Lower |
| Seymour | 8.4 mi | $2,429 (±$204) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southbury, CT ($2,659), Heritage Village, CT ($2,144), Bethel, CT ($2,798).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lakes West | $3,747 (±$277) |
| 25 | Byram | $3,596 (±$693) |
| 26 | Wilton Center | $3,590 (±$352) |
| 27 | Pemberwick | $3,278 (±$552) |
| 28 | Inglenook | $3,179 (±$2,701) |
| 29 | Lakes East | $3,125 (±$757) |
| 30 | Sandy Hook | $3,027 (±$184) |
| 31 | Ball Pond | $2,701 (±$376) |
| 32 | Bethel (community) | $2,627 (±$138) |
| 33 | New Milford (community) | $2,166 (±$92) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sandy Hook is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Newtown, whose figures include it.
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 Sandy Hook
What is the average mortgage payment in Sandy Hook?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sandy Hook, CT is $3,027 (±$184) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Sandy Hook?
Owners without a mortgage in Sandy Hook pay a median of $1,286 (±$197) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut
- 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 Sandy Hook CDP, Connecticut (place:66700, in state:09).
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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