How much do homeowners pay a month in Pittsfield, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Pittsfield, IL pay a median of $952 (±$83) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $441 (±$63).
58.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Pittsfield, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $880 in 2015–2019 to $952 in 2020–2024 (+8.2%).
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
- $952 (±$83)
- Without a mortgage
- $441 (±$63)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 58.5%
Monthly owner costs in Pittsfield
| Pittsfield | Pike County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $952 (±$83) | $1,035 (±$72) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $441 (±$63) | $516 (±$43) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 58.5% (±7.8 points) | 48.8% (±3.3 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,383 (±$144) | $1,556 (±$124) | $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 Pittsfield, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Pike County ($1,035).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Pike County, Pittsfield ranks 20 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2372 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Pittsfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $880 (±$63) | $952 (±$83) | +8.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,574 (±$154) | $1,383 (±$144) | −12.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $98,400 (±$10,515) | $111,400 (±$14,025) | +13.2% | 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 Pittsfield
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | — | $952 (±$83) | — |
| Pittsfield Township | 3.0 mi | $973 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg Township | 3.7 mi | $1,180 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg Township | 5.4 mi | $768 (±$209) | Not measurably different |
| Hardin Township | 6.0 mi | $2,175 (±$395) | Higher |
| New Salem | 7.7 mi | $950 (±$207) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem Township (Pike County) | 7.9 mi | $917 (±$236) | Not measurably different |
| Griggsville Township | 8.3 mi | $977 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Detroit Township | 8.5 mi | $1,125 (±$424) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hardin Township, IL ($2,175).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Nebo | $1,021 (±$264) |
| 15 | Barry | $1,005 (±$195) |
| 16 | Spring Creek Township | $990 (±$205) |
| 17 | Griggsville Township | $977 (±$125) |
| 18 | Pittsfield Township | $973 (±$83) |
| 19 | Pleasant Hill | $955 (±$135) |
| 20 | Pittsfield | $952 (±$83) |
| 21 | New Salem | $950 (±$207) |
| 22 | Kinderhook | $935 (±$101) |
| 23 | Griggsville | $931 (±$138) |
| 24 | Hull | $927 (±$61) |
| 25 | Kinderhook Township | $919 (±$54) |
| 26 | New Salem Township (Pike County) | $917 (±$236) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Pike 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 Pittsfield
What is the average mortgage payment in Pittsfield?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Pittsfield, IL is $952 (±$83) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Pittsfield?
Owners without a mortgage in Pittsfield pay a median of $441 (±$63) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Pittsfield gone up?
In Pittsfield, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $880 in 2015–2019 to $952 in 2020–2024 (+8.2%).
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 — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield city, Illinois (place:60222, 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.
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