How much do homeowners pay a month in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), IN pay a median of $1,363 (±$99) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $580 (±$79).
79.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,346 in 2015–2019 to $1,363 in 2020–2024 (+1.3%).
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
- $1,363 (±$99)
- Without a mortgage
- $580 (±$79)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 79.0%
Monthly owner costs in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)
| Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,363 (±$99) | $1,207 (±$42) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $580 (±$79) | $439 (±$27) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 79.0% (±9.1 points) | 64.4% (±2.7 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,736 (±$409) | $1,205 (±$53) | $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 Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in DeKalb County ($1,207).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,404).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In DeKalb County, Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 550 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,346 (±$211) | $1,363 (±$99) | +1.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,178 (±$118) | $1,736 (±$409) | +47.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $140,800 (±$30,112) | $324,800 (±$54,177) | +130.7% | 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 Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) | — | $1,363 (±$99) | — |
| Corunna | 3.7 mi | $963 (±$91) | Lower |
| Hudson | 4.1 mi | $892 (±$142) | Lower |
| Ashley | 4.7 mi | $994 (±$116) | Lower |
| Salem Township (Steuben County) | 4.9 mi | $1,369 (±$140) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Noble County) | 5.2 mi | $1,139 (±$47) | Lower |
| Richland Township (DeKalb County) | 5.7 mi | $1,609 (±$185) | Higher |
| Waterloo | 5.9 mi | $1,039 (±$103) | Lower |
| Smithfield Township | 6.0 mi | $1,161 (±$84) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Corunna, IN ($963), Hudson, IN ($892), Ashley, IN ($994).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (DeKalb County), IN ($1,609).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (DeKalb County) | $1,701 (±$181) |
| 2 | Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | $1,668 (±$147) |
| 3 | Richland Township (DeKalb County) | $1,609 (±$185) |
| 4 | Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | $1,585 (±$154) |
| 5 | Butler Township (DeKalb County) | $1,563 (±$152) |
| 6 | Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) | $1,363 (±$99) |
| 7 | Newville Township | $1,330 (±$787) |
| 8 | Grant Township (DeKalb County) | $1,285 (±$102) |
| 9 | Smithfield Township | $1,161 (±$84) |
| 10 | Keyser Township | $1,126 (±$68) |
| 11 | Garrett | $1,105 (±$70) |
| 12 | Concord Township (DeKalb County) | $1,065 (±$624) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in DeKalb 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 Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), IN is $1,363 (±$99) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) pay a median of $580 (±$79) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) gone up?
In Fairfield Township (DeKalb County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,346 in 2015–2019 to $1,363 in 2020–2024 (+1.3%).
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 — Fairfield township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, DeKalb 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 Fairfield township, DeKalb County, Indiana (county subdivision:22288, in state:18 county:033).
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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