How much do homeowners pay a month in Van Buren (community), ME?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Van Buren (community), ME pay a median of $1,114 (±$309) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $453 (±$40).
42.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Van Buren (community), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $824 in 2015–2019 to $1,114 in 2020–2024 (+35.2%).
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
- $1,114 (±$309)
- Without a mortgage
- $453 (±$40)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 42.1%
Monthly owner costs in Van Buren (community)
| Van Buren (community) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,114 (±$309) | $1,196 (±$26) | $1,729 (±$15) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $453 (±$40) | $492 (±$15) | $638 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 42.1% (±10.6 points) | 48.9% (±1.9 points) | 57.7% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,335 (±$174) | $1,672 (±$44) | $3,036 (±$26) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Van Buren (community), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Aroostook County ($1,196).
It is also lower than in Maine ($1,729).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Aroostook County, Van Buren (community) ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 79.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Van Buren (community) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $824 (±$113) | $1,114 (±$309) | +35.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,017 (±$154) | $1,335 (±$174) | +31.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $74,400 (±$10,674) | $97,900 (±$29,414) | +31.6% | 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 Van Buren (community)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren (community) | — | $1,114 (±$309) | — |
| Cyr Plantation | 6.5 mi | $750 (±$230) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin | 6.9 mi | $1,688 (±$626) | Not measurably different |
| Stockholm | 11 mi | $1,625 (±$492) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Isle | 11 mi | $1,163 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
| Caswell | 11 mi | $867 (±$295) | Not measurably different |
| New Sweden | 15 mi | $1,028 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Madawaska | 17 mi | $1,160 (±$69) | Not measurably different |
| St. Agatha | 18 mi | $1,193 (±$111) | 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 Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houlton (community) | $1,305 (±$325) |
| 2 | Fort Fairfield (community) | $1,256 (±$453) |
| 3 | Limestone (community) | $1,176 (±$212) |
| 4 | Fort Kent (community) | $1,167 (±$155) |
| 5 | Madawaska (community) | $1,155 (±$72) |
| 6 | Van Buren (community) | $1,114 (±$309) |
Van Buren (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Van Buren, whose figures include it.
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 Van Buren (community)
What is the average mortgage payment in Van Buren (community)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Van Buren (community), ME is $1,114 (±$309) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Van Buren (community)?
Owners without a mortgage in Van Buren (community) pay a median of $453 (±$40) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Van Buren (community) gone up?
In Van Buren (community), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $824 in 2015–2019 to $1,114 in 2020–2024 (+35.2%).
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 — Van Buren CDP, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren CDP, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren CDP, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren CDP, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren CDP, Maine
- 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 Van Buren CDP, Maine (place:78535, in state:23).
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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