How much do homeowners pay a month in Fort Mitchell, KY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Fort Mitchell, KY pay a median of $1,896 (±$204) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $898 (±$87).
69.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Fort Mitchell, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,539 in 2015–2019 to $1,896 in 2020–2024 (+23.2%).
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
- $1,896 (±$204)
- Without a mortgage
- $898 (±$87)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 69.7%
Monthly owner costs in Fort Mitchell
| Fort Mitchell | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,896 (±$204) | $1,584 (±$30) | $1,433 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $898 (±$87) | $580 (±$14) | $469 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 69.7% (±8.3 points) | 67.5% (±1.7 points) | 56.1% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,546 (±$612) | $2,395 (±$58) | $1,544 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Fort Mitchell, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Kenton County ($1,584).
It is also higher than in Kentucky ($1,433).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Kenton County, Fort Mitchell ranks 2 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 57 of 430.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Fort Mitchell have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,539 (±$118) | $1,896 (±$204) | +23.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,293 (±$407) | $4,546 (±$612) | +38.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $272,200 (±$26,917) | $357,100 (±$40,770) | +31.2% | 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 Fort Mitchell
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mitchell | — | $1,896 (±$204) | — |
| Lakeside Park | 1.0 mi | $2,171 (±$218) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Wright | 1.1 mi | $1,791 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Springs | 1.5 mi | $1,805 (±$477) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview Hills | 1.6 mi | $1,643 (±$170) | Not measurably different |
| Park Hills | 2.0 mi | $1,891 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton Vale | 2.0 mi | $1,065 (±$144) | Lower |
| Covington | 2.1 mi | $1,404 (±$44) | Lower |
| Bromley | 2.2 mi | $1,220 (±$139) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenton Vale, KY ($1,065), Covington, KY ($1,404), Bromley, KY ($1,220).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Kenton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Park | $2,171 (±$218) |
| 2 | Fort Mitchell | $1,896 (±$204) |
| 3 | Park Hills | $1,891 (±$125) |
| 4 | Villa Hills | $1,885 (±$212) |
| 5 | Edgewood | $1,813 (±$110) |
| 6 | Crescent Springs | $1,805 (±$477) |
| 7 | Fort Wright | $1,791 (±$197) |
| 8 | Independence | $1,666 (±$61) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Kenton 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 Fort Mitchell
What is the average mortgage payment in Fort Mitchell?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fort Mitchell, KY is $1,896 (±$204) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Fort Mitchell?
Owners without a mortgage in Fort Mitchell pay a median of $898 (±$87) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Fort Mitchell gone up?
In Fort Mitchell, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,539 in 2015–2019 to $1,896 in 2020–2024 (+23.2%).
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 — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky
- 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 Fort Mitchell city, Kentucky (place:28558, in state:21).
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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