How much do homeowners pay a month in Polk Township (Washington County), IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Polk Township (Washington County), IN pay a median of $1,350 (±$166) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $511 (±$59).
67.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Polk Township (Washington County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,085 in 2015–2019 to $1,350 in 2020–2024 (+24.4%).
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
- $1,350 (±$166)
- Without a mortgage
- $511 (±$59)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 67.1%
Monthly owner costs in Polk Township (Washington County)
| Polk Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,350 (±$166) | $1,259 (±$53) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $511 (±$59) | $440 (±$31) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 67.1% (±11.9 points) | 60.7% (±3.1 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,277 (±$315) | $1,091 (±$80) | $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 Polk Township (Washington County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Washington County ($1,259).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,404).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Washington County, Polk Township (Washington County) ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 579 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Polk Township (Washington County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,085 (±$87) | $1,350 (±$166) | +24.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $839 (±$135) | $1,277 (±$315) | +52.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,900 (±$28,544) | $212,300 (±$57,652) | +100.5% | 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 Polk Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Township (Washington County) | — | $1,350 (±$166) | — |
| Borden | 3.9 mi | $1,089 (±$81) | Lower |
| New Pekin | 4.2 mi | $1,066 (±$120) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Washington County) | 5.0 mi | $1,564 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Township | 5.9 mi | $1,121 (±$104) | Lower |
| Pierce Township | 6.8 mi | $1,232 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Finley Township | 7.5 mi | $1,612 (±$680) | Not measurably different |
| Carr Township (Clark County) | 8.0 mi | $1,870 (±$367) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 8.2 mi | $1,281 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Borden, IN ($1,089), New Pekin, IN ($1,066), Wood Township, IN ($1,121).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carr Township (Clark County), IN ($1,870).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Posey Township (Washington County) | $1,638 (±$160) |
| 2 | Howard Township (Washington County) | $1,635 (±$192) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Washington County) | $1,564 (±$171) |
| 4 | Madison Township (Washington County) | $1,475 (±$941) |
| 5 | Polk Township (Washington County) | $1,350 (±$166) |
| 6 | Jackson Township (Washington County) | $1,281 (±$214) |
| 7 | Saltillo | $1,250 (±$494) |
| 8 | Pierce Township | $1,232 (±$101) |
| 9 | Monroe Township (Washington County) | $1,222 (±$626) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Washington County) | $1,169 (±$88) |
| 11 | Brown Township (Washington County) | $1,165 (±$183) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Washington 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 Polk Township (Washington County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Polk Township (Washington County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Polk Township (Washington County), IN is $1,350 (±$166) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Polk Township (Washington County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Polk Township (Washington County) pay a median of $511 (±$59) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Polk Township (Washington County) gone up?
In Polk Township (Washington County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,085 in 2015–2019 to $1,350 in 2020–2024 (+24.4%).
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 — Polk township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk township, Washington 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 Polk township, Washington County, Indiana (county subdivision:61002, in state:18 county:175).
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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