How much do homeowners pay a month in Bluff Springs Township, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bluff Springs Township, IL pay a median of $1,384 (±$44) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $843 (±$399).
46.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bluff Springs Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $984 in 2015–2019 to $1,384 in 2020–2024 (+40.7%).
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
- $1,384 (±$44)
- Without a mortgage
- $843 (±$399)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 46.6%
Monthly owner costs in Bluff Springs Township
| Bluff Springs Township | Cass County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,384 (±$44) | $1,195 (±$56) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $843 (±$399) | $597 (±$50) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 46.6% (±20.1 points) | 50.0% (±4.7 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,993 (±$1,543) | $1,958 (±$178) | $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 Bluff Springs Township, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Cass County ($1,195).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Cass County, Bluff Springs Township ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1176 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bluff Springs Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $984 (±$107) | $1,384 (±$44) | +40.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,903 (±$855) | $2,993 (±$1,543) | +57.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $97,500 (±$37,397) | $204,900 (±$34,418) | +110.2% | 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 Bluff Springs Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Springs Township | — | $1,384 (±$44) | — |
| Beardstown | 4.1 mi | $1,159 (±$95) | Lower |
| Beardstown Township | 4.5 mi | $1,145 (±$91) | Lower |
| Frederick Township | 5.4 mi | $1,625 (±$1,285) | Not measurably different |
| Browning | 6.3 mi | $883 (±$186) | Lower |
| Browning Township (Schuyler County) | 7.7 mi | $1,150 (±$411) | Not measurably different |
| Bainbridge Township | 7.8 mi | $1,196 (±$222) | Not measurably different |
| Sangamon Valley Township | 7.8 mi | $1,425 (±$868) | Not measurably different |
| Arenzville Township | 8.3 mi | $1,218 (±$128) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beardstown, IL ($1,159), Beardstown Township, IL ($1,145), Browning, IL ($883).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panther Creek Township | $1,636 (±$455) |
| 2 | Sangamon Valley Township | $1,425 (±$868) |
| 3 | Bluff Springs Township | $1,384 (±$44) |
| 4 | Arenzville Township | $1,218 (±$128) |
| 5 | Arenzville | $1,173 (±$154) |
| 6 (tie) | Ashland | $1,162 (±$106) |
| 6 (tie) | Ashland Township | $1,162 (±$106) |
| 8 | Beardstown | $1,159 (±$95) |
| 9 | Beardstown Township | $1,145 (±$91) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Cass 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 Bluff Springs Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Bluff Springs Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bluff Springs Township, IL is $1,384 (±$44) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bluff Springs Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Bluff Springs Township pay a median of $843 (±$399) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bluff Springs Township gone up?
In Bluff Springs Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $984 in 2015–2019 to $1,384 in 2020–2024 (+40.7%).
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 — Bluff Springs township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff Springs township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff Springs township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff Springs township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff Springs township, Cass County, 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 Bluff Springs township, Cass County, Illinois (county subdivision:06938, in state:17 county:017).
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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