How much do homeowners pay a month in Galva, KS?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Galva, KS pay a median of $1,461 (±$102) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $608 (±$81).
46.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Galva, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,259 in 2015–2019 to $1,461 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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
- $1,461 (±$102)
- Without a mortgage
- $608 (±$81)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 46.5%
Monthly owner costs in Galva
| Galva | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,461 (±$102) | $1,553 (±$70) | $1,689 (±$10) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $608 (±$81) | $642 (±$45) | $641 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 46.5% (±11.7 points) | 57.3% (±3.6 points) | 57.4% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,294 (±$392) | $2,901 (±$115) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Galva, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from McPherson County ($1,553).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($1,689).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In McPherson County, Galva ranks 14 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 491 of 1,236.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Galva have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,259 (±$178) | $1,461 (±$102) | +16.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,497 (±$154) | $3,294 (±$392) | +31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $145,400 (±$12,078) | $206,700 (±$12,908) | +42.2% | 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 Galva
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galva | — | $1,461 (±$102) | — |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 0.5 mi | $1,516 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | $2,191 (±$566) | Higher |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 5.5 mi | $2,357 (±$1,223) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 5.9 mi | $1,195 (±$78) | Lower |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 6.5 mi | $1,235 (±$168) | Lower |
| McPherson | 6.9 mi | $1,552 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 7.8 mi | $1,693 (±$443) | Not measurably different |
| King City Township | 8.1 mi | $1,804 (±$552) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canton, KS ($1,195), Canton Township (McPherson County), KS ($1,235).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lone Tree Township (McPherson County), KS ($2,191).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | King City Township | $1,804 (±$552) |
| 9 | Smoky Hill Township (McPherson County) | $1,705 (±$371) |
| 10 | Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | $1,693 (±$443) |
| 11 | McPherson | $1,552 (±$93) |
| 12 | South Sharps Creek Township | $1,549 (±$273) |
| 13 | Empire Township (McPherson County) | $1,516 (±$93) |
| 14 | Galva | $1,461 (±$102) |
| 15 | Lindsborg | $1,446 (±$201) |
| 16 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | $1,421 (±$67) |
| 17 | Inman | $1,413 (±$67) |
| 18 | Moundridge | $1,383 (±$94) |
| 19 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | $1,363 (±$140) |
| 20 | Canton Township (McPherson County) | $1,235 (±$168) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in McPherson 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 Galva
What is the average mortgage payment in Galva?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Galva, KS is $1,461 (±$102) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Galva?
Owners without a mortgage in Galva pay a median of $608 (±$81) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Galva gone up?
In Galva, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,259 in 2015–2019 to $1,461 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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 — Galva city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Kansas
- 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 Galva city, Kansas (place:25200, in state:20).
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.
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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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