How much do homeowners pay a month in Kettering, MD?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Kettering, MD pay a median of $2,272 (±$141) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $916 (±$77).
81.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Kettering, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,148 in 2015–2019 to $2,272 in 2020–2024 (+5.8%).
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
- $2,272 (±$141)
- Without a mortgage
- $916 (±$77)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 81.6%
Monthly owner costs in Kettering
| Kettering | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,272 (±$141) | $2,456 (±$22) | $2,347 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $916 (±$77) | $823 (±$13) | $753 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 81.6% (±4.1 points) | 78.2% (±0.7 points) | 71.0% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,541 (±$233) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Kettering, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Prince George's County ($2,456).
It is not measurably different from Maryland ($2,347).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Prince George's County, Kettering ranks 49 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 197 of 381.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Kettering have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,148 (±$79) | $2,272 (±$141) | +5.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,788 (±$157) | $4,541 (±$233) | +19.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $301,500 (±$14,401) | $418,500 (±$24,866) | +38.8% | 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 Kettering
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | — | $2,272 (±$141) | — |
| Largo | 2.2 mi | $2,354 (±$81) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Station | 2.4 mi | $2,652 (±$333) | Higher |
| Woodmore | 2.4 mi | $3,253 (±$327) | Higher |
| Lake Arbor | 2.6 mi | $2,581 (±$185) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 3.4 mi | $2,988 (±$188) | Higher |
| Brock Hall | 3.5 mi | $3,376 (±$181) | Higher |
| Westphalia | 3.9 mi | $2,976 (±$147) | Higher |
| Marlboro Village | 4.0 mi | $2,290 (±$131) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brown Station, MD ($2,652), Woodmore, MD ($3,253), Lake Arbor, MD ($2,581).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Largo | $2,354 (±$81) |
| 44 | Morningside | $2,351 (±$387) |
| 45 | College Park | $2,327 (±$118) |
| 46 | Fairmount Heights | $2,319 (±$205) |
| 47 | Laurel | $2,311 (±$125) |
| 48 | Marlboro Village | $2,290 (±$131) |
| 49 | Kettering | $2,272 (±$141) |
| 50 | Glassmanor | $2,254 (±$117) |
| 51 | New Carrollton | $2,193 (±$106) |
| 52 | Colmar Manor | $2,191 (±$197) |
| 53 | Marlboro Meadows | $2,184 (±$79) |
| 54 | Walker Mill | $2,153 (±$211) |
| 55 | Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | $2,134 (±$237) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kettering is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Kettering
What is the average mortgage payment in Kettering?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Kettering, MD is $2,272 (±$141) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Kettering?
Owners without a mortgage in Kettering pay a median of $916 (±$77) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Kettering gone up?
In Kettering, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,148 in 2015–2019 to $2,272 in 2020–2024 (+5.8%).
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 — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering CDP, Maryland
- 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 Kettering CDP, Maryland (place:43900, in state:24).
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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