How much do homeowners pay a month in Howard City, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Howard City, MI pay a median of $1,253 (±$144) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $459 (±$50).
68.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Howard City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $955 in 2015–2019 to $1,253 in 2020–2024 (+31.2%).
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
- $1,253 (±$144)
- Without a mortgage
- $459 (±$50)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.5%
Monthly owner costs in Howard City
| Howard City | Montcalm County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,253 (±$144) | $1,352 (±$38) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $459 (±$50) | $485 (±$12) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.5% (±7.7 points) | 57.0% (±1.9 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,430 (±$150) | $1,876 (±$61) | $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 Howard City, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Montcalm County ($1,352).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Montcalm County, Howard City ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 252.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Howard City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $955 (±$75) | $1,253 (±$144) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,152 (±$127) | $1,430 (±$150) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $81,000 (±$10,510) | $151,200 (±$42,988) | +86.7% | 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 Howard City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard City | — | $1,253 (±$144) | — |
| Pierson Township | 3.2 mi | $1,535 (±$176) | Higher |
| Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County) | 5.0 mi | $1,288 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.1 mi | $1,415 (±$140) | Not measurably different |
| Pierson | 5.3 mi | $1,000 (±$121) | Lower |
| Morley | 6.8 mi | $838 (±$102) | Lower |
| Sand Lake | 7.8 mi | $1,330 (±$179) | Not measurably different |
| Croton Township | 8.6 mi | $1,421 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 8.9 mi | $1,009 (±$133) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pierson, MI ($1,000), Morley, MI ($838), Aetna Township (Mecosta County), MI ($1,009).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pierson Township, MI ($1,535).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Montcalm County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview | $1,536 (±$347) |
| 2 | Edmore | $1,274 (±$402) |
| 3 | Howard City | $1,253 (±$144) |
| 4 | Sheridan | $1,214 (±$187) |
| 5 | Pierson | $1,000 (±$121) |
| 6 | McBride | $914 (±$280) |
Howard City lies inside Reynolds 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 Howard City
What is the average mortgage payment in Howard City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Howard City, MI is $1,253 (±$144) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Howard City?
Owners without a mortgage in Howard City pay a median of $459 (±$50) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Howard City gone up?
In Howard City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $955 in 2015–2019 to $1,253 in 2020–2024 (+31.2%).
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 — Howard City village, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard City village, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard City village, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard City village, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard City 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 Howard City village, Michigan (place:39500, 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.
Figures last updated on .
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