How much do homeowners pay a month in Foster Township (Madison County), IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Foster Township (Madison County), IL pay a median of $1,871 (±$252) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $819 (±$95).
57.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Foster Township (Madison County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,660 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+12.7%).
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
- $1,871 (±$252)
- Without a mortgage
- $819 (±$95)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.5%
Monthly owner costs in Foster Township (Madison County)
| Foster Township (Madison County) | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,871 (±$252) | $1,511 (±$29) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $819 (±$95) | $653 (±$15) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.5% (±7.8 points) | 59.9% (±1.4 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,237 (±$648) | $3,319 (±$80) | $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 Foster Township (Madison County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Madison County ($1,511).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($1,987).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Madison County, Foster Township (Madison County) ranks 12 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 513 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Foster Township (Madison County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,660 (±$115) | $1,871 (±$252) | +12.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,206 (±$281) | $5,237 (±$648) | +24.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $215,200 (±$12,431) | $235,000 (±$16,487) | +9.2% | Down 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 Foster Township (Madison County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Township (Madison County) | — | $1,871 (±$252) | — |
| Alton | 5.1 mi | $1,149 (±$41) | Lower |
| Alton Township | 5.1 mi | $1,149 (±$41) | Lower |
| Brighton Township | 5.5 mi | $1,614 (±$183) | Not measurably different |
| Bethalto | 5.5 mi | $1,410 (±$100) | Lower |
| Brighton | 5.5 mi | $1,458 (±$160) | Lower |
| Rosewood Heights | 5.7 mi | $1,311 (±$117) | Lower |
| East Alton | 5.7 mi | $1,094 (±$110) | Lower |
| Moro Township | 5.9 mi | $2,201 (±$219) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alton, IL ($1,149), Alton Township, IL ($1,149), Bethalto, IL ($1,410).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Edwardsville | $2,040 (±$156) |
| 7 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | $2,009 (±$132) |
| 7 (tie) | Jarvis Township | $2,009 (±$132) |
| 9 | Saline Township | $2,001 (±$178) |
| 10 | Troy | $1,919 (±$144) |
| 11 | Fort Russell Township | $1,885 (±$141) |
| 12 | Foster Township (Madison County) | $1,871 (±$252) |
| 13 | St. Jacob Township | $1,865 (±$139) |
| 14 | Hamel | $1,849 (±$98) |
| 15 | Grantfork | $1,831 (±$102) |
| 16 | Maryville | $1,742 (±$258) |
| 17 | Leef Township | $1,690 (±$75) |
| 18 | St. Jacob | $1,668 (±$80) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Foster Township (Madison County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Foster Township (Madison County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Foster Township (Madison County), IL is $1,871 (±$252) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Foster Township (Madison County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Foster Township (Madison County) pay a median of $819 (±$95) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Foster Township (Madison County) gone up?
In Foster Township (Madison County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,660 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+12.7%).
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 — Foster township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Madison 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 Foster township, Madison County, Illinois (county subdivision:27182, in state:17 county:119).
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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