How much do homeowners pay a month in South Bay, FL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in South Bay, FL pay a median of $1,694 (±$194) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $366 (±$56).
45.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In South Bay, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $976 in 2015–2019 to $1,694 in 2020–2024 (+73.6%).
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
- $1,694 (±$194)
- Without a mortgage
- $366 (±$56)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 45.0%
Monthly owner costs in South Bay
| South Bay | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,694 (±$194) | $2,383 (±$25) | $1,959 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $366 (±$56) | $951 (±$12) | $673 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 45.0% (±13.9 points) | 52.4% (±0.7 points) | 56.3% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,542 (±$495) | $3,858 (±$48) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In South Bay, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Palm Beach County ($2,383).
It is also lower than in Florida ($1,959).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Palm Beach County, South Bay ranks 43 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 495 of 830.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in South Bay have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $976 (±$65) | $1,694 (±$194) | +73.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $940 (±$90) | $1,542 (±$495) | +64.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,100 (±$8,338) | $142,300 (±$40,689) | +71.2% | No measurable change 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 South Bay
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay | — | $1,694 (±$194) | — |
| Belle Glade | 4.3 mi | $1,450 (±$508) | Not measurably different |
| Pahokee | 10 mi | $1,397 (±$269) | Not measurably different |
| Clewiston | 13 mi | $1,646 (±$229) | Not measurably different |
| Montura | 22 mi | $965 (±$185) | Lower |
| Moore Haven | 25 mi | $1,189 (±$162) | Lower |
| Westlake | 27 mi | $3,481 (±$368) | Higher |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 28 mi | $2,956 (±$288) | Higher |
| Indiantown | 29 mi | $976 (±$795) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montura, FL ($965), Moore Haven, FL ($1,189).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westlake, FL ($3,481), Loxahatchee Groves, FL ($2,956).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Hypoluxo | $1,902 (±$92) |
| 38 | Watergate | $1,892 (±$423) |
| 39 | Greenacres | $1,865 (±$112) |
| 40 | Palm Springs | $1,772 (±$119) |
| 41 | Kenwood Estates | $1,727 (±$704) |
| 42 | San Castle | $1,711 (±$285) |
| 43 | South Bay | $1,694 (±$194) |
| 44 | Royal Palm Estates | $1,663 (±$177) |
| 45 | Cabana Colony | $1,481 (±$251) |
| 46 | Belle Glade | $1,450 (±$508) |
| 47 | Pine Air | $1,443 (±$123) |
| 48 | Pahokee | $1,397 (±$269) |
| 49 | Seminole Manor | $1,348 (±$181) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Palm Beach 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 South Bay
What is the average mortgage payment in South Bay?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Bay, FL is $1,694 (±$194) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in South Bay?
Owners without a mortgage in South Bay pay a median of $366 (±$56) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in South Bay gone up?
In South Bay, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $976 in 2015–2019 to $1,694 in 2020–2024 (+73.6%).
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 — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- 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 South Bay city, Florida (place:67175, in state:12).
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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