How much do homeowners pay a month in Assumption, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Assumption, IL pay a median of $850 (±$100) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $580 (±$48).
57.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Assumption, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $813 in 2015–2019 to $850 in 2020–2024 (+4.6%).
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
- $850 (±$100)
- Without a mortgage
- $580 (±$48)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.9%
Monthly owner costs in Assumption
| Assumption | Christian County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $850 (±$100) | $1,200 (±$47) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $580 (±$48) | $535 (±$21) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.9% (±9.7 points) | 52.4% (±3.0 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,504 (±$288) | $1,891 (±$103) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Assumption, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Christian County ($1,200).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Christian County, Assumption ranks 29 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2524 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Assumption have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $813 (±$69) | $850 (±$100) | +4.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,229 (±$179) | $1,504 (±$288) | +22.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $70,900 (±$5,986) | $89,700 (±$18,766) | +26.5% | 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 Assumption
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption | — | $850 (±$100) | — |
| Assumption Township | 1.8 mi | $871 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Branch Township | 5.0 mi | $1,706 (±$1,135) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieton Township | 6.7 mi | $2,300 (±$524) | Higher |
| Moweaqua | 7.6 mi | $1,125 (±$85) | Higher |
| Pana Township | 8.0 mi | $1,110 (±$101) | Higher |
| Locust Township | 8.1 mi | $1,668 (±$195) | Higher |
| Owaneco | 8.2 mi | $989 (±$420) | Not measurably different |
| May Township (Christian County) | 8.4 mi | $1,807 (±$114) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prairieton Township, IL ($2,300), Moweaqua, IL ($1,125), Pana Township, IL ($1,110).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Christian County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Owaneco | $989 (±$420) |
| 24 | Mount Auburn | $985 (±$165) |
| 25 | Palmer | $969 (±$83) |
| 26 | King Township | $897 (±$471) |
| 27 | Tovey | $892 (±$295) |
| 28 | Assumption Township | $871 (±$107) |
| 29 | Assumption | $850 (±$100) |
Showing 7 of 29 places in Christian 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 Assumption
What is the average mortgage payment in Assumption?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Assumption, IL is $850 (±$100) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Assumption?
Owners without a mortgage in Assumption pay a median of $580 (±$48) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Assumption gone up?
In Assumption, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $813 in 2015–2019 to $850 in 2020–2024 (+4.6%).
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 — Assumption city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Assumption city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Assumption city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Assumption city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Assumption city, Illinois
- 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 Assumption city, Illinois (place:02609, in state:17).
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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