How much do homeowners pay a month in Center Township (Porter County), IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Center Township (Porter County), IN pay a median of $1,685 (±$85) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $673 (±$34).
68.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Center Township (Porter County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,466 in 2015–2019 to $1,685 in 2020–2024 (+14.9%).
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
- $1,685 (±$85)
- Without a mortgage
- $673 (±$34)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.0%
Monthly owner costs in Center Township (Porter County)
| Center Township (Porter County) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,685 (±$85) | $1,653 (±$29) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $673 (±$34) | $611 (±$17) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.0% (±2.9 points) | 67.1% (±1.5 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,862 (±$116) | $2,326 (±$51) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Center Township (Porter County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Porter County ($1,653).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,404).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Porter County, Center Township (Porter County) ranks 14 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Center Township (Porter County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,466 (±$44) | $1,685 (±$85) | +14.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,118 (±$97) | $2,862 (±$116) | +35.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $203,300 (±$6,198) | $304,800 (±$13,359) | +49.9% | Up 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 Center Township (Porter County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Porter County) | — | $1,685 (±$85) | — |
| Valparaiso | 1.2 mi | $1,580 (±$77) | Not measurably different |
| Aberdeen | 3.2 mi | $1,759 (±$375) | Not measurably different |
| Shorewood Forest | 4.0 mi | $2,365 (±$370) | Higher |
| Salt Creek Commons | 4.2 mi | $1,378 (±$124) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | 5.0 mi | $1,868 (±$143) | Higher |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 5.3 mi | $1,843 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.5 mi | $1,982 (±$134) | Higher |
| South Haven | 5.5 mi | $1,344 (±$58) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Salt Creek Commons, IN ($1,378), South Haven, IN ($1,344).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shorewood Forest, IN ($2,365), Washington Township (Porter County), IN ($1,868), Liberty Township (Porter County), IN ($1,982).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Union Township (Porter County) | $1,843 (±$224) |
| 9 | Chesterton | $1,791 (±$136) |
| 10 | Porter Township | $1,768 (±$86) |
| 11 | Aberdeen | $1,759 (±$375) |
| 12 | Lakes of the Four Seasons | $1,718 (±$69) |
| 13 | Pine Township (Porter County) | $1,688 (±$231) |
| 14 | Center Township (Porter County) | $1,685 (±$85) |
| 15 | Burns Harbor | $1,674 (±$91) |
| 16 | Westchester Township | $1,665 (±$67) |
| 17 | Porter | $1,588 (±$122) |
| 18 | Valparaiso | $1,580 (±$77) |
| 19 | Portage | $1,539 (±$58) |
| 20 | Portage Township (Porter County) | $1,515 (±$55) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Porter 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 Center Township (Porter County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Center Township (Porter County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Center Township (Porter County), IN is $1,685 (±$85) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Center Township (Porter County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Center Township (Porter County) pay a median of $673 (±$34) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Center Township (Porter County) gone up?
In Center Township (Porter County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,466 in 2015–2019 to $1,685 in 2020–2024 (+14.9%).
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 — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Porter County, Indiana
- 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 Center township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:11566, in state:18 county:127).
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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