How much do homeowners pay a month in Sandstone Township, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Sandstone Township, MI pay a median of $1,675 (±$330) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $605 (±$131).
54.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Sandstone Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,144 in 2015–2019 to $1,675 in 2020–2024 (+46.4%).
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
- $1,675 (±$330)
- Without a mortgage
- $605 (±$131)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 54.1%
Monthly owner costs in Sandstone Township
| Sandstone Township | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,675 (±$330) | $1,377 (±$26) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $605 (±$131) | $557 (±$13) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 54.1% (±10.8 points) | 56.5% (±1.7 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,266 (±$323) | $2,432 (±$56) | $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 Sandstone Township, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Jackson County ($1,377).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,569).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Jackson County, Sandstone Township ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 290 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Sandstone Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,144 (±$100) | $1,675 (±$330) | +46.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,994 (±$324) | $3,266 (±$323) | +63.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $137,600 (±$16,534) | $230,600 (±$30,946) | +67.6% | 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 Sandstone Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Township | — | $1,675 (±$330) | — |
| Spring Arbor | 5.6 mi | $1,699 (±$203) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Arbor Township | 5.7 mi | $1,622 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| Parma Township | 6.0 mi | $1,302 (±$315) | Not measurably different |
| Blackman Charter Township | 6.2 mi | $1,433 (±$103) | Not measurably different |
| Tompkins Township | 6.2 mi | $1,514 (±$115) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township | 7.6 mi | $1,376 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 7.8 mi | $1,083 (±$39) | Lower |
| Summit Township (Jackson County) | 8.5 mi | $1,381 (±$89) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson, MI ($1,083).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Township | $1,795 (±$276) |
| 2 | Sandstone Township | $1,675 (±$330) |
| 3 | Spring Arbor Township | $1,622 (±$147) |
| 4 | Grass Lake Charter Township | $1,613 (±$123) |
| 5 (tie) | Napoleon Township | $1,595 (±$98) |
| 5 (tie) | Rives Township | $1,595 (±$174) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Jackson County) | $1,515 (±$195) |
| 8 | Tompkins Township | $1,514 (±$115) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Sandstone Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Parma.
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 Sandstone Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Sandstone Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sandstone Township, MI is $1,675 (±$330) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Sandstone Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Sandstone Township pay a median of $605 (±$131) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Sandstone Township gone up?
In Sandstone Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,144 in 2015–2019 to $1,675 in 2020–2024 (+46.4%).
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 — Sandstone township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandstone township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandstone township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandstone township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandstone township, Jackson 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 Sandstone township, Jackson County, Michigan (county subdivision:71500, in state:26 county:075).
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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