How much do homeowners pay a month in Union Township (Effingham County), IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Union Township (Effingham County), IL pay a median of $1,557 (±$174) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $598 (±$202).
72.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Union Township (Effingham County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,375 in 2015–2019 to $1,557 in 2020–2024 (+13.2%).
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
- $1,557 (±$174)
- Without a mortgage
- $598 (±$202)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 72.8%
Monthly owner costs in Union Township (Effingham County)
| Union Township (Effingham County) | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,557 (±$174) | $1,427 (±$51) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $598 (±$202) | $616 (±$22) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 72.8% (±17.3 points) | 52.8% (±2.6 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,397 (±$1,200) | $2,823 (±$125) | $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 Union Township (Effingham County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Effingham County ($1,427).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Effingham County, Union Township (Effingham County) ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Union Township (Effingham County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,375 (±$232) | $1,557 (±$174) | +13.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,363 (±$579) | $2,397 (±$1,200) | +1.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $162,000 (±$54,657) | $202,400 (±$86,919) | +24.9% | 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 Union Township (Effingham County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Effingham County) | — | $1,557 (±$174) | — |
| Watson | 5.3 mi | $1,056 (±$82) | Lower |
| Mason | 5.6 mi | $1,000 (±$194) | Lower |
| Lucas Township | 5.7 mi | $1,580 (±$615) | Not measurably different |
| Watson Township | 6.0 mi | $1,504 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Blair Township | 6.2 mi | $1,165 (±$180) | Lower |
| Mason Township | 6.8 mi | $1,198 (±$156) | Lower |
| Edgewood | 8.0 mi | $1,000 (±$237) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 8.1 mi | $1,242 (±$230) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watson, IL ($1,056), Mason, IL ($1,000), Blair Township, IL ($1,165).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Township | $2,049 (±$254) |
| 2 | Teutopolis Township | $1,805 (±$162) |
| 3 | Bishop Township | $1,610 (±$116) |
| 4 | Lucas Township | $1,580 (±$615) |
| 5 (tie) | Teutopolis | $1,563 (±$240) |
| 5 (tie) | Moccasin Township | $1,563 (±$975) |
| 7 | Union Township (Effingham County) | $1,557 (±$174) |
| 8 | Dieterich | $1,505 (±$240) |
| 9 | Watson Township | $1,504 (±$211) |
| 10 | West Township (Effingham County) | $1,446 (±$850) |
| 11 | St. Francis Township | $1,401 (±$177) |
| 12 | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | $1,391 (±$80) |
| 13 | Effingham | $1,381 (±$84) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Union Township (Effingham County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Union Township (Effingham County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Union Township (Effingham County), IL is $1,557 (±$174) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Union Township (Effingham County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Union Township (Effingham County) pay a median of $598 (±$202) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Union Township (Effingham County) gone up?
In Union Township (Effingham County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,375 in 2015–2019 to $1,557 in 2020–2024 (+13.2%).
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 — Union township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Effingham 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 Union township, Effingham County, Illinois (county subdivision:76654, in state:17 county:049).
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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