How much do homeowners pay a month in Decatur, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Decatur, MI pay a median of $1,185 (±$72) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $481 (±$86).
51.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Decatur, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $866 in 2015–2019 to $1,185 in 2020–2024 (+36.8%).
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
- $1,185 (±$72)
- Without a mortgage
- $481 (±$86)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 51.6%
Monthly owner costs in Decatur
| Decatur | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,185 (±$72) | $1,404 (±$33) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $481 (±$86) | $570 (±$15) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 51.6% (±10.8 points) | 58.6% (±1.8 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,353 (±$274) | $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 Decatur, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Van Buren County ($1,404).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Van Buren County, Decatur ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 252.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Decatur have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $866 (±$63) | $1,185 (±$72) | +36.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,576 (±$194) | $2,353 (±$274) | +49.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,100 (±$4,611) | $137,500 (±$15,126) | +65.5% | 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 Decatur
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | — | $1,185 (±$72) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 2.8 mi | $1,364 (±$204) | Not measurably different |
| Volinia Township | 6.0 mi | $1,448 (±$150) | Higher |
| Paw Paw Township | 6.6 mi | $1,365 (±$142) | Higher |
| Wayne Township | 6.7 mi | $1,426 (±$285) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township | 7.4 mi | $1,413 (±$134) | Higher |
| Lawton | 7.8 mi | $1,216 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 8.2 mi | $1,684 (±$201) | Higher |
| Paw Paw | 8.5 mi | $1,189 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Volinia Township, MI ($1,448), Paw Paw Township, MI ($1,365), Lawrence Township, MI ($1,413).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattawan | $1,284 (±$153) |
| 2 | Lawton | $1,216 (±$101) |
| 3 | Paw Paw | $1,189 (±$129) |
| 4 | Decatur | $1,185 (±$72) |
| 5 | Bloomingdale | $1,125 (±$98) |
| 6 | Breedsville | $1,103 (±$70) |
| 7 | Lawrence | $1,079 (±$119) |
Decatur lies inside Decatur Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Decatur
What is the average mortgage payment in Decatur?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Decatur, MI is $1,185 (±$72) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Decatur?
Owners without a mortgage in Decatur pay a median of $481 (±$86) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Decatur gone up?
In Decatur, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $866 in 2015–2019 to $1,185 in 2020–2024 (+36.8%).
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 — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, 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 Decatur village, Michigan (place:21040, 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.
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