How much do homeowners pay a month in Wolcott, IN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Wolcott, IN pay a median of $1,335 (±$61) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $531 (±$45).
66.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Wolcott, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $898 in 2015–2019 to $1,335 in 2020–2024 (+48.7%).
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
- $1,335 (±$61)
- Without a mortgage
- $531 (±$45)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 66.7%
Monthly owner costs in Wolcott
| Wolcott | White County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,335 (±$61) | $1,302 (±$49) | $1,404 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $531 (±$45) | $466 (±$23) | $517 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 66.7% (±9.9 points) | 62.0% (±3.3 points) | 63.6% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $816 (±$157) | $953 (±$70) | $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 Wolcott, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from White County ($1,302).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,404).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In White County, Wolcott ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 606 of 1,564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Wolcott have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $898 (±$56) | $1,335 (±$61) | +48.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $644 (±$108) | $816 (±$157) | +26.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $93,500 (±$8,550) | $113,900 (±$19,691) | +21.8% | 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 Wolcott
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott | — | $1,335 (±$61) | — |
| Princeton Township | 2.4 mi | $1,408 (±$70) | Not measurably different |
| West Point Township | 4.3 mi | $1,645 (±$75) | Higher |
| Remington | 4.6 mi | $1,108 (±$164) | Lower |
| Gilboa Township | 7.4 mi | $1,585 (±$68) | Higher |
| Carpenter Township | 7.5 mi | $1,083 (±$142) | Lower |
| Reynolds | 8.8 mi | $1,144 (±$161) | Lower |
| Honey Creek Township (White County) | 8.9 mi | $1,169 (±$250) | Not measurably different |
| Jordan Township (Jasper County) | 11 mi | $1,257 (±$470) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Remington, IN ($1,108), Carpenter Township, IN ($1,083), Reynolds, IN ($1,144).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Point Township, IN ($1,645), Gilboa Township, IN ($1,585).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Point Township | $1,645 (±$75) |
| 2 | Cass Township (White County) | $1,550 (±$173) |
| 3 | Round Grove Township | $1,517 (±$482) |
| 4 | Princeton Township | $1,408 (±$70) |
| 5 | Union Township (White County) | $1,379 (±$107) |
| 6 | Wolcott | $1,335 (±$61) |
| 7 | Big Creek Township | $1,332 (±$102) |
| 8 | Prairie Township (White County) | $1,245 (±$116) |
| 9 | Chalmers | $1,235 (±$108) |
| 10 | Lincoln Township (White County) | $1,174 (±$313) |
| 11 | Monticello | $1,173 (±$105) |
| 12 | Honey Creek Township (White County) | $1,169 (±$250) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in White 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 Wolcott
What is the average mortgage payment in Wolcott?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wolcott, IN is $1,335 (±$61) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Wolcott?
Owners without a mortgage in Wolcott pay a median of $531 (±$45) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Wolcott gone up?
In Wolcott, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $898 in 2015–2019 to $1,335 in 2020–2024 (+48.7%).
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 — Wolcott town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolcott town, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolcott town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolcott town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolcott town, 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 Wolcott town, Indiana (place:85058, in state:18).
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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