How much do homeowners pay a month in Imlay City, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Imlay City, MI pay a median of $1,198 (±$144) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $710 (±$164).
47.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Imlay City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,149 in 2015–2019 to $1,198 in 2020–2024 (+4.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,198 (±$144)
- Without a mortgage
- $710 (±$164)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 47.3%
Monthly owner costs in Imlay City
| Imlay City | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,198 (±$144) | $1,512 (±$39) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $710 (±$164) | $547 (±$16) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 47.3% (±13.9 points) | 59.6% (±2.1 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,186 (±$292) | $2,202 (±$73) | $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 Imlay City, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Lapeer County ($1,512).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Lapeer County, Imlay City ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1146 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Imlay City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,149 (±$87) | $1,198 (±$144) | +4.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,988 (±$234) | $2,186 (±$292) | +10.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $113,300 (±$12,006) | $150,000 (±$43,581) | +32.4% | 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 Imlay City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City | — | $1,198 (±$144) | — |
| Imlay Township | 1.7 mi | $1,680 (±$127) | Higher |
| Attica Township | 4.3 mi | $1,660 (±$178) | Higher |
| Dryden | 5.5 mi | $1,403 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Goodland Township | 6.2 mi | $1,811 (±$100) | Higher |
| Almont Township | 6.3 mi | $1,781 (±$106) | Higher |
| Almont | 6.9 mi | $1,617 (±$69) | Higher |
| Dryden Township | 7.4 mi | $1,921 (±$223) | Higher |
| Mussey Township | 7.4 mi | $1,386 (±$123) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Imlay Township, MI ($1,680), Attica Township, MI ($1,660), Goodland Township, MI ($1,811).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Lapeer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Burnside Township | $1,384 (±$126) |
| 15 | Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | $1,342 (±$108) |
| 16 | Elba Township (Lapeer County) | $1,332 (±$168) |
| 17 | Lapeer | $1,309 (±$94) |
| 18 | Marathon Township | $1,242 (±$93) |
| 19 | Burlington Township (Lapeer County) | $1,215 (±$141) |
| 20 | Imlay City | $1,198 (±$144) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Lapeer 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 Imlay City
What is the average mortgage payment in Imlay City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Imlay City, MI is $1,198 (±$144) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Imlay City?
Owners without a mortgage in Imlay City pay a median of $710 (±$164) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Imlay City gone up?
In Imlay City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,149 in 2015–2019 to $1,198 in 2020–2024 (+4.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, 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 Imlay City city, Michigan (place:40320, 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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