How much do homeowners pay a month in Lafayette Township (Allen County), IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lafayette Township (Allen County), IN pay a median of $1,883 (±$122) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $597 (±$52).
68.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lafayette Township (Allen County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,231 in 2015–2019 to $1,883 in 2020–2024 (+53.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,883 (±$122)
- Without a mortgage
- $597 (±$52)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.0%
Monthly owner costs in Lafayette Township (Allen County)
| Lafayette Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,883 (±$122) | $1,346 (±$16) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $597 (±$52) | $513 (±$11) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.0% (±7.4 points) | 63.8% (±1.2 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,123 (±$327) | $1,689 (±$28) | $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 Lafayette Township (Allen County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Allen County ($1,346).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($1,404).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Allen County, Lafayette Township (Allen County) ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lafayette Township (Allen County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,231 (±$64) | $1,883 (±$122) | +53.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,541 (±$155) | $2,123 (±$327) | +37.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $192,800 (±$15,684) | $328,500 (±$34,984) | +70.4% | 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 Lafayette Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Township (Allen County) | — | $1,883 (±$122) | — |
| Zanesville | 3.0 mi | $1,169 (±$103) | Lower |
| Roanoke | 5.4 mi | $1,208 (±$105) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Huntington County) | 5.7 mi | $1,417 (±$92) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Allen County) | 5.8 mi | $1,095 (±$195) | Lower |
| Aboite Township | 6.0 mi | $1,761 (±$62) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Wells County) | 6.0 mi | $1,317 (±$131) | Lower |
| Ossian | 8.0 mi | $1,166 (±$93) | Lower |
| Union Township (Huntington County) | 8.4 mi | $1,704 (±$472) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zanesville, IN ($1,169), Roanoke, IN ($1,208), Jackson Township (Huntington County), IN ($1,417).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Creek Township (Allen County) | $1,900 (±$151) |
| 2 | Springfield Township (Allen County) | $1,891 (±$313) |
| 3 | Lafayette Township (Allen County) | $1,883 (±$122) |
| 4 | Leo-Cedarville | $1,881 (±$146) |
| 5 | Milan Township | $1,778 (±$162) |
| 6 | Aboite Township | $1,761 (±$62) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Allen County) | $1,681 (±$63) |
| 8 | Scipio Township (Allen County) | $1,604 (±$436) |
| 9 | Huntertown | $1,601 (±$101) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Allen 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 Lafayette Township (Allen County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Lafayette Township (Allen County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lafayette Township (Allen County), IN is $1,883 (±$122) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lafayette Township (Allen County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Lafayette Township (Allen County) pay a median of $597 (±$52) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lafayette Township (Allen County) gone up?
In Lafayette Township (Allen County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,231 in 2015–2019 to $1,883 in 2020–2024 (+53.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Allen County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Allen County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Allen County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Allen County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Allen 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 Lafayette township, Allen County, Indiana (county subdivision:40716, in state:18 county:003).
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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