How much do homeowners pay a month in Sturgis, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Sturgis, MI pay a median of $1,146 (±$39) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $530 (±$79).
65.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Sturgis, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $917 in 2015–2019 to $1,146 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
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
- $1,146 (±$39)
- Without a mortgage
- $530 (±$79)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 65.7%
Monthly owner costs in Sturgis
| Sturgis | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,146 (±$39) | $1,309 (±$34) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $530 (±$79) | $519 (±$20) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 65.7% (±5.4 points) | 56.3% (±1.8 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,879 (±$179) | $1,959 (±$59) | $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 Sturgis, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in St. Joseph County ($1,309).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In St. Joseph County, Sturgis ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1265 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Sturgis have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $917 (±$51) | $1,146 (±$39) | +25.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,478 (±$108) | $1,879 (±$179) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,900 (±$4,539) | $152,600 (±$9,856) | +79.7% | 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 Sturgis
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | — | $1,146 (±$39) | — |
| Sturgis Township | 3.1 mi | $1,184 (±$182) | Not measurably different |
| Fawn River Township | 3.8 mi | $1,257 (±$162) | Not measurably different |
| Lima Township | 4.3 mi | $1,165 (±$427) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak Township | 5.1 mi | $1,409 (±$201) | Higher |
| Howe | 5.2 mi | $945 (±$595) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.3 mi | $1,599 (±$110) | Higher |
| Burr Oak | 5.9 mi | $1,180 (±$236) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (LaGrange County) | 8.5 mi | $1,347 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burr Oak Township, MI ($1,409), Sherman Township (St. Joseph County), MI ($1,599).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colon Township | $1,264 (±$145) |
| 13 | Fawn River Township | $1,257 (±$162) |
| 14 | Florence Township | $1,207 (±$136) |
| 15 | Sturgis Township | $1,184 (±$182) |
| 16 | Three Rivers | $1,165 (±$91) |
| 17 | Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,162 (±$252) |
| 18 | Sturgis | $1,146 (±$39) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in St. Joseph 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 Sturgis
What is the average mortgage payment in Sturgis?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sturgis, MI is $1,146 (±$39) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Sturgis?
Owners without a mortgage in Sturgis pay a median of $530 (±$79) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Sturgis gone up?
In Sturgis, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $917 in 2015–2019 to $1,146 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
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 — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis 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 Sturgis city, Michigan (place:76960, 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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