How much do homeowners pay a month in Berkley, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Berkley, MI pay a median of $1,813 (±$77) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $650 (±$33).
73.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Berkley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,395 in 2015–2019 to $1,813 in 2020–2024 (+30.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,813 (±$77)
- Without a mortgage
- $650 (±$33)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 73.6%
Monthly owner costs in Berkley
| Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,813 (±$77) | $1,998 (±$17) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $650 (±$33) | $778 (±$8) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 73.6% (±3.7 points) | 64.5% (±0.5 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,934 (±$163) | $4,371 (±$39) | $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 Berkley, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Oakland County ($1,998).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Oakland County, Berkley ranks 38 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 187 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Berkley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,395 (±$34) | $1,813 (±$77) | +30.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,930 (±$74) | $3,934 (±$163) | +34.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $199,200 (±$5,810) | $316,700 (±$10,422) | +59.0% | 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 Berkley
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | — | $1,813 (±$77) | — |
| Huntington Woods | 1.5 mi | $2,720 (±$166) | Higher |
| Royal Oak | 1.7 mi | $1,902 (±$37) | Higher |
| Lathrup Village | 2.2 mi | $1,931 (±$193) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 2.3 mi | $1,405 (±$54) | Lower |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.8 mi | $2,413 (±$171) | Higher |
| Clawson | 3.2 mi | $1,695 (±$91) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 3.3 mi | $2,752 (±$136) | Higher |
| Birmingham | 3.6 mi | $3,461 (±$241) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Park, MI ($1,405).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huntington Woods, MI ($2,720), Royal Oak, MI ($1,902), Pleasant Ridge, MI ($2,413).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Lathrup Village | $1,931 (±$193) |
| 33 | Royal Oak | $1,902 (±$37) |
| 34 | South Lyon | $1,898 (±$63) |
| 35 | White Lake Charter Township | $1,879 (±$80) |
| 36 | Farmington | $1,862 (±$113) |
| 37 | Keego Harbor | $1,845 (±$235) |
| 38 | Berkley | $1,813 (±$77) |
| 39 | Southfield | $1,779 (±$47) |
| 40 | Clawson | $1,695 (±$91) |
| 41 | Ferndale | $1,669 (±$77) |
| 42 | Walled Lake | $1,634 (±$180) |
| 43 | Holly Township | $1,629 (±$77) |
| 44 | Waterford Charter Township | $1,586 (±$34) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Oakland 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 Berkley
What is the average mortgage payment in Berkley?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Berkley, MI is $1,813 (±$77) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Berkley?
Owners without a mortgage in Berkley pay a median of $650 (±$33) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Berkley gone up?
In Berkley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,395 in 2015–2019 to $1,813 in 2020–2024 (+30.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, 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 Berkley city, Michigan (place:07660, in state:26).
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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