How much do homeowners pay a month in Nickerson, KS?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Nickerson, KS pay a median of $989 (±$53) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $519 (±$88).
36.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Nickerson, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $936 in 2015–2019 to $989 in 2020–2024 (+5.7%).
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
- $989 (±$53)
- Without a mortgage
- $519 (±$88)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 36.3%
Monthly owner costs in Nickerson
| Nickerson | Reno County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $989 (±$53) | $1,316 (±$52) | $1,689 (±$10) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $519 (±$88) | $557 (±$38) | $641 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 36.3% (±12.4 points) | 55.1% (±2.6 points) | 57.4% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,456 (±$239) | $2,158 (±$109) | $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 Nickerson, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Reno County ($1,316).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($1,689).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Reno County, Nickerson ranks 29 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1060 of 1,236.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Nickerson have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $936 (±$88) | $989 (±$53) | +5.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,248 (±$104) | $1,456 (±$239) | +16.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $68,100 (±$6,736) | $79,200 (±$12,328) | +16.3% | 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 Nickerson
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson | — | $989 (±$53) | — |
| Grant Township (Reno County) | 3.7 mi | $1,588 (±$650) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 5.8 mi | $1,440 (±$488) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 6.2 mi | $3,750 (±$2,249) | Higher |
| Medford Township | 6.7 mi | $2,139 (±$565) | Higher |
| The Highlands | 7.6 mi | $2,432 (±$1,046) | Higher |
| Sterling | 7.7 mi | $1,016 (±$389) | Not measurably different |
| Reno Township (Reno County) | 9.0 mi | $1,321 (±$173) | Higher |
| Sterling Township (Rice County) | 10 mi | $1,614 (±$38) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willowbrook, KS ($3,750), Medford Township, KS ($2,139), The Highlands, KS ($2,432).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Reno County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Pretty Prairie | $1,197 (±$203) |
| 24 | Haven | $1,183 (±$109) |
| 25 | Buhler | $1,178 (±$97) |
| 26 | Westminster Township | $1,125 (±$866) |
| 27 | Loda Township | $1,063 (±$817) |
| 28 | Arlington Township | $1,010 (±$201) |
| 29 | Nickerson | $989 (±$53) |
| 30 | Arlington | $988 (±$128) |
| 31 | Sylvia Township | $971 (±$148) |
| 32 | Yoder Township | $965 (±$610) |
| 33 | Center Township (Reno County) | $946 (±$152) |
| 34 | Partridge | $938 (±$367) |
| 35 | Sylvia | $936 (±$138) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Reno 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 Nickerson
What is the average mortgage payment in Nickerson?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Nickerson, KS is $989 (±$53) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Nickerson?
Owners without a mortgage in Nickerson pay a median of $519 (±$88) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Nickerson gone up?
In Nickerson, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $936 in 2015–2019 to $989 in 2020–2024 (+5.7%).
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 — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson 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 Nickerson city, Kansas (place:50525, 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.
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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