How much do homeowners pay a month in Athens Township, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Athens Township, MI pay a median of $1,226 (±$171) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $536 (±$29).
50.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Athens Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,153 in 2015–2019 to $1,226 in 2020–2024 (+6.3%).
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
- $1,226 (±$171)
- Without a mortgage
- $536 (±$29)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 50.7%
Monthly owner costs in Athens Township
| Athens Township | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,226 (±$171) | $1,271 (±$33) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $536 (±$29) | $545 (±$13) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 50.7% (±9.2 points) | 59.4% (±1.5 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,845 (±$102) | $2,368 (±$57) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Athens Township, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Calhoun County ($1,271).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Calhoun County, Athens Township ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1087 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Athens Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,153 (±$63) | $1,226 (±$171) | +6.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,821 (±$157) | $1,845 (±$102) | +1.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $103,700 (±$9,070) | $156,400 (±$17,247) | +50.8% | 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 Athens Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township | — | $1,226 (±$171) | — |
| Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | 5.2 mi | $1,580 (±$237) | Higher |
| Sherwood Township | 5.7 mi | $1,437 (±$143) | Not measurably different |
| Wakeshma Township | 6.0 mi | $1,245 (±$388) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township (Calhoun County) | 6.0 mi | $1,190 (±$74) | Not measurably different |
| Union City | 6.1 mi | $1,176 (±$62) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Calhoun County) | 7.8 mi | $1,898 (±$187) | Higher |
| Burlington | 8.2 mi | $1,094 (±$295) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood | 8.3 mi | $1,134 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leroy Township (Calhoun County), MI ($1,580), Newton Township (Calhoun County), MI ($1,898).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fredonia Township | $1,424 (±$92) |
| 10 | Marshall | $1,416 (±$141) |
| 11 | Pennfield Charter Township | $1,409 (±$89) |
| 12 | Emmett Charter Township | $1,397 (±$83) |
| 13 (tie) | Eckford Township | $1,358 (±$234) |
| 13 (tie) | Tekonsha Township | $1,358 (±$346) |
| 15 | Athens Township | $1,226 (±$171) |
| 16 | Battle Creek | $1,192 (±$35) |
| 17 | Burlington Township (Calhoun County) | $1,190 (±$74) |
| 18 | Homer Township (Calhoun County) | $1,174 (±$53) |
| 19 | Bedford Charter Township | $1,165 (±$62) |
| 20 | Sheridan Township (Calhoun County) | $1,130 (±$97) |
| 21 | Albion Township | $1,102 (±$92) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Calhoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Athens Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Athens.
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 Athens Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Athens Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Athens Township, MI is $1,226 (±$171) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Athens Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Athens Township pay a median of $536 (±$29) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Athens Township gone up?
In Athens Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,153 in 2015–2019 to $1,226 in 2020–2024 (+6.3%).
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 — Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan
- 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 Athens township, Calhoun County, Michigan (county subdivision:03900, in state:26 county:025).
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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