How much do homeowners pay a month in Salem Township (Marion County), IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Salem Township (Marion County), IL pay a median of $1,173 (±$103) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $549 (±$78).
57.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Salem Township (Marion County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $922 in 2015–2019 to $1,173 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
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
- $1,173 (±$103)
- Without a mortgage
- $549 (±$78)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.3%
Monthly owner costs in Salem Township (Marion County)
| Salem Township (Marion County) | Marion County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,173 (±$103) | $1,206 (±$53) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $549 (±$78) | $522 (±$22) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.3% (±5.6 points) | 50.9% (±2.5 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,236 (±$214) | $1,759 (±$114) | $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 Salem Township (Marion County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Marion County ($1,206).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Marion County, Salem Township (Marion County) ranks 13 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1747 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Salem Township (Marion County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $922 (±$86) | $1,173 (±$103) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,617 (±$198) | $2,236 (±$214) | +38.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $81,300 (±$6,304) | $110,300 (±$7,807) | +35.7% | 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 Salem Township (Marion County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Marion County) | — | $1,173 (±$103) | — |
| Salem | 1.5 mi | $1,093 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Odin | 4.4 mi | $780 (±$128) | Lower |
| Odin Township | 4.8 mi | $1,040 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
| Tonti Township | 5.6 mi | $1,250 (±$537) | Not measurably different |
| Stevenson Township | 6.0 mi | $1,329 (±$183) | Not measurably different |
| Raccoon Township | 6.2 mi | $1,402 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Sandoval Township | 7.6 mi | $1,097 (±$104) | Not measurably different |
| Sandoval | 7.9 mi | $1,074 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Odin, IL ($780).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stevenson Township | $1,329 (±$183) |
| 8 | Centralia Township | $1,282 (±$96) |
| 9 | Alma Township | $1,268 (±$653) |
| 10 | Haines Township | $1,266 (±$392) |
| 11 | Tonti Township | $1,250 (±$537) |
| 12 (tie) | Centralia | $1,173 (±$99) |
| 12 (tie) | Salem Township (Marion County) | $1,173 (±$103) |
| 14 | Patoka Township | $1,107 (±$123) |
| 15 | Omega Township | $1,098 (±$283) |
| 16 | Sandoval Township | $1,097 (±$104) |
| 17 | Salem | $1,093 (±$106) |
| 18 | Sandoval | $1,074 (±$129) |
| 19 | Kinmundy Township | $1,056 (±$96) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Marion 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 Salem Township (Marion County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Salem Township (Marion County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Salem Township (Marion County), IL is $1,173 (±$103) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Salem Township (Marion County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Salem Township (Marion County) pay a median of $549 (±$78) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Salem Township (Marion County) gone up?
In Salem Township (Marion County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $922 in 2015–2019 to $1,173 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
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 — Salem township, Marion County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Marion County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Marion County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Marion County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Marion 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 Salem township, Marion County, Illinois (county subdivision:67249, in state:17 county:121).
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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