How much do homeowners pay a month in Bliss Township, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bliss Township, MI pay a median of $1,385 (±$60) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $532 (±$102).
50.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bliss Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,132 in 2015–2019 to $1,385 in 2020–2024 (+22.3%).
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
- $1,385 (±$60)
- Without a mortgage
- $532 (±$102)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 50.9%
Monthly owner costs in Bliss Township
| Bliss Township | Emmet County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,385 (±$60) | $1,604 (±$72) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $532 (±$102) | $601 (±$34) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 50.9% (±11.1 points) | 55.1% (±2.5 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,444 (±$161) | $2,634 (±$80) | $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 Bliss Township, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Emmet County ($1,604).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Emmet County, Bliss Township ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 754 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bliss Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,132 (±$69) | $1,385 (±$60) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,354 (±$109) | $1,444 (±$161) | +6.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $157,800 (±$13,734) | $185,400 (±$12,836) | +17.5% | 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 Bliss Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bliss Township | — | $1,385 (±$60) | — |
| Cross Village Township | 5.2 mi | $1,411 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
| Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | 5.8 mi | $1,217 (±$217) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township | 6.9 mi | $1,384 (±$283) | Not measurably different |
| Wawatam Township | 7.1 mi | $1,542 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley Township (Emmet County) | 9.9 mi | $1,177 (±$204) | Not measurably different |
| Mackinaw City | 9.9 mi | $1,598 (±$107) | Higher |
| Readmond Township | 10 mi | $1,840 (±$275) | Higher |
| Mackinaw Township | 11 mi | $1,458 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mackinaw City, MI ($1,598), Readmond Township, MI ($1,840).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Emmet County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Springvale Township | $1,554 (±$168) |
| 10 | West Traverse Township | $1,553 (±$181) |
| 11 | Wawatam Township | $1,542 (±$146) |
| 12 | Littlefield Township | $1,540 (±$153) |
| 13 | Maple River Township | $1,434 (±$122) |
| 14 | Cross Village Township | $1,411 (±$169) |
| 15 | Bliss Township | $1,385 (±$60) |
| 16 | Center Township | $1,384 (±$283) |
| 17 | Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | $1,217 (±$217) |
| 18 | McKinley Township (Emmet County) | $1,177 (±$204) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Emmet 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 Bliss Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Bliss Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bliss Township, MI is $1,385 (±$60) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bliss Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Bliss Township pay a median of $532 (±$102) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bliss Township gone up?
In Bliss Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,132 in 2015–2019 to $1,385 in 2020–2024 (+22.3%).
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 — Bliss township, Emmet County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss township, Emmet County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss township, Emmet County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss township, Emmet County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bliss township, Emmet 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 Bliss township, Emmet County, Michigan (county subdivision:08980, in state:26 county:047).
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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