How much do homeowners pay a month in Northwood, IA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Northwood, IA pay a median of $1,176 (±$85) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $497 (±$50).
66.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Northwood, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,090 in 2015–2019 to $1,176 in 2020–2024 (+7.9%).
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
- $1,176 (±$85)
- Without a mortgage
- $497 (±$50)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 66.7%
Monthly owner costs in Northwood
| Northwood | Worth County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,176 (±$85) | $1,182 (±$57) | $1,533 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $497 (±$50) | $518 (±$28) | $616 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 66.7% (±6.7 points) | 52.9% (±3.9 points) | 59.4% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,424 (±$76) | $1,600 (±$98) | $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 Northwood, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Worth County ($1,182).
It is also lower than in Iowa ($1,533).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Worth County, Northwood ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 444 of 890.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Northwood have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,090 (±$75) | $1,176 (±$85) | +7.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,453 (±$78) | $1,424 (±$76) | −2.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $97,600 (±$4,279) | $130,300 (±$9,464) | +33.5% | 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 Northwood
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | — | $1,176 (±$85) | — |
| Kensett | 6.3 mi | $955 (±$107) | Lower |
| Shell Rock Township | 6.4 mi | $1,661 (±$221) | Higher |
| London Township | 8.8 mi | $1,938 (±$260) | Higher |
| Freeman Township | 9.5 mi | $1,551 (±$182) | Higher |
| Glenville | 9.6 mi | $1,058 (±$90) | Not measurably different |
| Carpenter | 10 mi | $940 (±$216) | Lower |
| Grafton | 11 mi | $977 (±$106) | Lower |
| Manly | 11 mi | $1,029 (±$109) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kensett, IA ($955), Carpenter, IA ($940), Grafton, IA ($977).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shell Rock Township, MN ($1,661), London Township, MN ($1,938), Freeman Township, MN ($1,551).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Worth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood | $1,176 (±$85) |
| 2 | Fertile | $1,098 (±$181) |
| 3 | Joice | $1,050 (±$190) |
| 4 | Manly | $1,029 (±$109) |
| 5 | Hanlontown | $988 (±$224) |
| 6 | Grafton | $977 (±$106) |
| 7 | Kensett | $955 (±$107) |
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 Northwood
What is the average mortgage payment in Northwood?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Northwood, IA is $1,176 (±$85) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Northwood?
Owners without a mortgage in Northwood pay a median of $497 (±$50) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Northwood gone up?
In Northwood, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,090 in 2015–2019 to $1,176 in 2020–2024 (+7.9%).
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 — Northwood city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwood city, Iowa
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwood city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwood city, Iowa
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwood 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 Northwood city, Iowa (place:57630, 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
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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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