How much do homeowners pay a month in Columbia Township (Van Buren County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Columbia Township (Van Buren County), MI pay a median of $1,453 (±$215) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $571 (±$67).
55.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Columbia Township (Van Buren County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $986 in 2015–2019 to $1,453 in 2020–2024 (+47.4%).
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
- $1,453 (±$215)
- Without a mortgage
- $571 (±$67)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 55.4%
Monthly owner costs in Columbia Township (Van Buren County)
| Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,453 (±$215) | $1,404 (±$33) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $571 (±$67) | $570 (±$15) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 55.4% (±9.1 points) | 58.6% (±1.8 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,147 (±$363) | $2,536 (±$58) | $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 Columbia Township (Van Buren County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Van Buren County ($1,404).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Van Buren County, Columbia Township (Van Buren County) ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 605 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Columbia Township (Van Buren County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $986 (±$57) | $1,453 (±$215) | +47.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,559 (±$208) | $2,147 (±$363) | +37.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,300 (±$15,683) | $164,500 (±$20,141) | +56.2% | 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 Columbia Township (Van Buren County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | — | $1,453 (±$215) | — |
| Bloomingdale | 4.6 mi | $1,125 (±$98) | Lower |
| Bangor | 5.4 mi | $1,178 (±$63) | Lower |
| Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 5.5 mi | $1,221 (±$133) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Township | 6.0 mi | $1,216 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Allegan County) | 6.0 mi | $1,353 (±$84) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale Township | 6.0 mi | $1,300 (±$168) | Not measurably different |
| Cheshire Township | 8.1 mi | $1,480 (±$180) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 8.6 mi | $1,409 (±$145) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomingdale, MI ($1,125), Bangor, MI ($1,178).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Haven | $2,451 (±$500) |
| 2 | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | $1,684 (±$201) |
| 3 | Almena Township | $1,539 (±$226) |
| 4 | Antwerp Township | $1,457 (±$90) |
| 5 (tie) | Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | $1,453 (±$215) |
| 5 (tie) | South Haven Charter Township | $1,453 (±$315) |
| 7 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | $1,416 (±$142) |
| 8 | Lawrence Township | $1,413 (±$134) |
| 9 | Bangor Township | $1,409 (±$145) |
| 10 | Paw Paw Township | $1,365 (±$142) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | $1,364 (±$204) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Van Buren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Columbia Township (Van Buren County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Breedsville.
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 Columbia Township (Van Buren County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Columbia Township (Van Buren County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Columbia Township (Van Buren County), MI is $1,453 (±$215) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Columbia Township (Van Buren County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Columbia Township (Van Buren County) pay a median of $571 (±$67) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Columbia Township (Van Buren County) gone up?
In Columbia Township (Van Buren County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $986 in 2015–2019 to $1,453 in 2020–2024 (+47.4%).
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 — Columbia township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Van Buren 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 Columbia township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:17440, in state:26 county:159).
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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