How much do homeowners pay a month in Leef Township, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Leef Township, IL pay a median of $1,690 (±$75) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $863 (±$171).
76.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Leef Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,758 in 2015–2019 to $1,690 in 2020–2024 (−3.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,690 (±$75)
- Without a mortgage
- $863 (±$171)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 76.0%
Monthly owner costs in Leef Township
| Leef Township | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,690 (±$75) | $1,511 (±$29) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $863 (±$171) | $653 (±$15) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 76.0% (±13.6 points) | 59.9% (±1.4 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,713 (±$601) | $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 Leef Township, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Madison County ($1,511).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Madison County, Leef Township ranks 17 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 712 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Leef Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,758 (±$176) | $1,690 (±$75) | −3.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,814 (±$785) | $4,713 (±$601) | +67.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,300 (±$27,125) | $199,800 (±$21,357) | +23.9% | 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 Leef Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leef Township | — | $1,690 (±$75) | — |
| Grantfork | 3.3 mi | $1,831 (±$102) | Higher |
| Alhambra | 4.2 mi | $1,359 (±$125) | Lower |
| Old Ripley | 4.9 mi | $661 (±$435) | Lower |
| Alhambra Township | 5.2 mi | $1,521 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Old Ripley Township | 5.5 mi | $1,523 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| New Douglas Township | 5.5 mi | $1,375 (±$418) | Not measurably different |
| Saline Township | 6.4 mi | $2,001 (±$178) | Higher |
| New Douglas | 6.6 mi | $1,121 (±$84) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alhambra, IL ($1,359), Old Ripley, IL ($661), New Douglas, IL ($1,121).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grantfork, IL ($1,831), Saline Township, IL ($2,001).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Marine Township | $1,667 (±$116) |
| 20 | Omphghent Township | $1,612 (±$376) |
| 21 | Godfrey | $1,572 (±$117) |
| 22 | Helvetia Township | $1,563 (±$127) |
| 23 | Marine | $1,558 (±$86) |
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 Leef Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Leef Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Leef Township, IL is $1,690 (±$75) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Leef Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Leef Township pay a median of $863 (±$171) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Leef Township gone up?
In Leef Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,758 in 2015–2019 to $1,690 in 2020–2024 (−3.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leef township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leef township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leef township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leef township, Madison County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leef 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 Leef township, Madison County, Illinois (county subdivision:42652, 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.
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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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