How much do homeowners pay a month in Science Hill, KY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Science Hill, KY pay a median of $983 (±$200) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $524 (±$106).
58.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Science Hill, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $914 in 2015–2019 to $983 in 2020–2024 (+7.5%).
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
- $983 (±$200)
- Without a mortgage
- $524 (±$106)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 58.1%
Monthly owner costs in Science Hill
| Science Hill | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $983 (±$200) | $1,211 (±$45) | $1,433 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $524 (±$106) | $392 (±$17) | $469 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 58.1% (±18.7 points) | 49.9% (±2.3 points) | 56.1% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,157 (±$145) | $1,057 (±$46) | $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 Science Hill, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Pulaski County ($1,211).
It is also lower than in Kentucky ($1,433).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Pulaski County, Science Hill ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 351 of 430.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Science Hill have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $914 (±$202) | $983 (±$200) | +7.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $726 (±$118) | $1,157 (±$145) | +59.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $102,900 (±$14,843) | $138,700 (±$9,816) | +34.8% | 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 Science Hill
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill | — | $983 (±$200) | — |
| Somerset | 6.2 mi | $1,113 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Eubank | 7.3 mi | $984 (±$151) | Not measurably different |
| Ferguson | 7.9 mi | $825 (±$271) | Not measurably different |
| Burnside | 12 mi | $1,333 (±$461) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 19 mi | $1,018 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Brodhead | 20 mi | $1,071 (±$194) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 21 mi | $904 (±$111) | Not measurably different |
| Crab Orchard | 21 mi | $1,129 (±$295) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Pulaski County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnside | $1,333 (±$461) |
| 2 | Somerset | $1,113 (±$106) |
| 3 | Eubank | $984 (±$151) |
| 4 | Science Hill | $983 (±$200) |
| 5 | Ferguson | $825 (±$271) |
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 Science Hill
What is the average mortgage payment in Science Hill?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Science Hill, KY is $983 (±$200) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Science Hill?
Owners without a mortgage in Science Hill pay a median of $524 (±$106) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Science Hill gone up?
In Science Hill, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $914 in 2015–2019 to $983 in 2020–2024 (+7.5%).
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 — Science Hill city, Kentucky
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Science Hill city, Kentucky
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Science Hill city, Kentucky
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Science Hill city, Kentucky
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Science Hill 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 Science Hill city, Kentucky (place:68952, 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.
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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