How much do homeowners pay a month in Mount Pleasant, IA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Mount Pleasant, IA pay a median of $1,319 (±$115) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $585 (±$34).
53.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Mount Pleasant, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,010 in 2015–2019 to $1,319 in 2020–2024 (+30.6%).
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
- $1,319 (±$115)
- Without a mortgage
- $585 (±$34)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 53.7%
Monthly owner costs in Mount Pleasant
| Mount Pleasant | Henry County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,319 (±$115) | $1,315 (±$73) | $1,533 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $585 (±$34) | $585 (±$23) | $616 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 53.7% (±5.4 points) | 54.2% (±3.2 points) | 59.4% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,721 (±$171) | $2,559 (±$137) | $2,897 (±$13) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Mount Pleasant, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Henry County ($1,315).
It is also lower than in Iowa ($1,533).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Henry County, Mount Pleasant ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 283 of 890.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Mount Pleasant have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,010 (±$76) | $1,319 (±$115) | +30.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,867 (±$87) | $2,721 (±$171) | +45.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $116,500 (±$7,787) | $160,900 (±$7,898) | +38.1% | 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 Mount Pleasant
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | — | $1,319 (±$115) | — |
| Westwood | 4.2 mi | $2,000 (±$569) | Higher |
| Rome | 7.1 mi | $760 (±$102) | Lower |
| New London | 8.1 mi | $1,232 (±$90) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 8.5 mi | $978 (±$192) | Lower |
| Olds | 12 mi | $1,083 (±$264) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 12 mi | $795 (±$203) | Lower |
| Winfield | 13 mi | $1,168 (±$86) | Lower |
| Houghton | 13 mi | $800 (±$711) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rome, IA ($760), Salem, IA ($978), Hillsboro, IA ($795).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westwood, IA ($2,000).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood | $2,000 (±$569) |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $1,319 (±$115) |
| 3 | New London | $1,232 (±$90) |
| 4 | Winfield | $1,168 (±$86) |
| 5 | Wayland | $1,120 (±$142) |
| 6 | Olds | $1,083 (±$264) |
| 7 | Salem | $978 (±$192) |
| 8 | Hillsboro | $795 (±$203) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Henry 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Mount Pleasant
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Mount Pleasant beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Mount Pleasant, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Mount Pleasant, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Mount Pleasant
What is the average mortgage payment in Mount Pleasant?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Mount Pleasant, IA is $1,319 (±$115) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Mount Pleasant?
Owners without a mortgage in Mount Pleasant pay a median of $585 (±$34) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Mount Pleasant gone up?
In Mount Pleasant, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,010 in 2015–2019 to $1,319 in 2020–2024 (+30.6%).
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 — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- 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 Mount Pleasant city, Iowa (place:54705, in state:19).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Median rent in Mount Pleasant
- Rent by bedrooms in Mount Pleasant
- Rent burden in Mount Pleasant
- Renters and owners in Mount Pleasant
- Income and affordability in Mount Pleasant
- Home values in Mount Pleasant
- Property taxes in Mount Pleasant
- Types of homes in Mount Pleasant
- Bedrooms in Mount Pleasant
- Age of homes in Mount Pleasant
- Vacancy rate in Mount Pleasant
- Heating fuel in Mount Pleasant
- Commute and cars in Mount Pleasant
- Crime reported to police in Mount Pleasant
- Population growth in Mount Pleasant
- How long people stay in Mount Pleasant
- Crowding and facilities in Mount Pleasant
- Iowa landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Henry County
- Housing data for every place in Iowa