How much do homeowners pay a month in Berrien Township, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Berrien Township, MI pay a median of $1,746 (±$121) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $605 (±$84).
50.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Berrien Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,223 in 2015–2019 to $1,746 in 2020–2024 (+42.8%).
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
- $1,746 (±$121)
- Without a mortgage
- $605 (±$84)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 50.1%
Monthly owner costs in Berrien Township
| Berrien Township | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,746 (±$121) | $1,462 (±$25) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $605 (±$84) | $568 (±$12) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 50.1% (±8.0 points) | 56.0% (±1.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,514 (±$256) | $2,429 (±$48) | $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 Berrien Township, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Berrien County ($1,462).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Berrien County, Berrien Township ranks 7 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Berrien Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,223 (±$74) | $1,746 (±$121) | +42.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,731 (±$153) | $2,514 (±$256) | +45.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $155,500 (±$13,550) | $252,500 (±$32,611) | +62.4% | 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 Berrien Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Township | — | $1,746 (±$121) | — |
| Berrien Springs | 2.8 mi | $1,305 (±$109) | Lower |
| Pipestone Township | 5.8 mi | $1,268 (±$123) | Lower |
| Niles Township | 5.9 mi | $1,232 (±$94) | Lower |
| Pokagon Township | 6.1 mi | $1,500 (±$151) | Lower |
| Oronoko Charter Township | 6.1 mi | $1,485 (±$124) | Lower |
| Niles | 7.5 mi | $1,082 (±$71) | Lower |
| Sodus Township | 7.8 mi | $1,199 (±$146) | Lower |
| Buchanan Township | 8.1 mi | $1,410 (±$89) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berrien Springs, MI ($1,305), Pipestone Township, MI ($1,268), Niles Township, MI ($1,232).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Buffalo Township | $2,706 (±$641) |
| 2 | Royalton Township | $2,049 (±$138) |
| 3 | Baroda Township | $1,863 (±$171) |
| 4 | Lake Charter Township | $1,826 (±$96) |
| 5 | New Buffalo | $1,779 (±$358) |
| 6 | Lincoln Charter Township | $1,771 (±$122) |
| 7 | Berrien Township | $1,746 (±$121) |
| 8 | Bertrand Township | $1,718 (±$380) |
| 9 | St. Joseph Charter Township | $1,687 (±$119) |
| 10 | St. Joseph | $1,676 (±$129) |
| 11 | Chikaming Township | $1,654 (±$189) |
| 12 | Oronoko Charter Township | $1,485 (±$124) |
| 13 | Weesaw Township | $1,447 (±$194) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Berrien Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Eau Claire.
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 Berrien Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Berrien Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Berrien Township, MI is $1,746 (±$121) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Berrien Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Berrien Township pay a median of $605 (±$84) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Berrien Township gone up?
In Berrien Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,223 in 2015–2019 to $1,746 in 2020–2024 (+42.8%).
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 — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien 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 Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan (county subdivision:07820, in state:26 county:021).
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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