How much do homeowners pay a month in Franklin Township (Houghton County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Franklin Township (Houghton County), MI pay a median of $1,317 (±$107) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $513 (±$47).
54.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Franklin Township (Houghton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,181 in 2015–2019 to $1,317 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
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
- $1,317 (±$107)
- Without a mortgage
- $513 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 54.0%
Monthly owner costs in Franklin Township (Houghton County)
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,317 (±$107) | $1,211 (±$57) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $513 (±$47) | $502 (±$24) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 54.0% (±8.6 points) | 49.7% (±2.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,325 (±$342) | $1,858 (±$110) | $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 Franklin Township (Houghton County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Houghton County ($1,211).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Houghton County, Franklin Township (Houghton County) ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 906 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Franklin Township (Houghton County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,181 (±$153) | $1,317 (±$107) | +11.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,679 (±$151) | $2,325 (±$342) | +38.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $122,800 (±$16,740) | $196,800 (±$16,503) | +60.3% | 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 Franklin Township (Houghton County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | — | $1,317 (±$107) | — |
| Dollar Bay | 2.3 mi | $1,115 (±$134) | Lower |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 3.1 mi | $1,472 (±$282) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 3.3 mi | $1,055 (±$125) | Lower |
| Hancock | 3.5 mi | $1,358 (±$347) | Not measurably different |
| Houghton | 3.6 mi | $1,537 (±$285) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock Township | 4.4 mi | $1,797 (±$232) | Higher |
| Lake Linden | 6.4 mi | $1,069 (±$156) | Lower |
| Laurium | 6.9 mi | $1,109 (±$113) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dollar Bay, MI ($1,115), Osceola Township (Houghton County), MI ($1,055), Lake Linden, MI ($1,069).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hancock Township, MI ($1,797).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stanton Township | $1,500 (±$228) |
| 4 | Elm River Township | $1,477 (±$281) |
| 5 | Quincy Township (Houghton County) | $1,472 (±$282) |
| 6 | Duncan Township | $1,448 (±$170) |
| 7 | Torch Lake Township (Houghton County) | $1,365 (±$123) |
| 8 | Hancock | $1,358 (±$347) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Houghton County) | $1,317 (±$107) |
| 10 | Portage Charter Township | $1,301 (±$360) |
| 11 | Chassell Township | $1,268 (±$162) |
| 12 | Adams Township (Houghton County) | $1,113 (±$200) |
| 13 (tie) | Laird Township | $1,107 (±$85) |
| 13 (tie) | Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | $1,107 (±$171) |
| 15 | Osceola Township (Houghton County) | $1,055 (±$125) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Houghton 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 Franklin Township (Houghton County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Franklin Township (Houghton County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Franklin Township (Houghton County), MI is $1,317 (±$107) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Franklin Township (Houghton County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Franklin Township (Houghton County) pay a median of $513 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Franklin Township (Houghton County) gone up?
In Franklin Township (Houghton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,181 in 2015–2019 to $1,317 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
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 — Franklin township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Houghton 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 Franklin township, Houghton County, Michigan (county subdivision:30300, in state:26 county:061).
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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