How much do homeowners pay a month in Summit Township (Mason County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Summit Township (Mason County), MI pay a median of $1,616 (±$134) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $630 (±$72).
47.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Summit Township (Mason County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,247 in 2015–2019 to $1,616 in 2020–2024 (+29.6%).
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
- $1,616 (±$134)
- Without a mortgage
- $630 (±$72)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 47.1%
Monthly owner costs in Summit Township (Mason County)
| Summit Township (Mason County) | Mason County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,616 (±$134) | $1,380 (±$56) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $630 (±$72) | $547 (±$21) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 47.1% (±8.7 points) | 49.8% (±2.2 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,725 (±$211) | $2,334 (±$79) | $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 Summit Township (Mason County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Mason County ($1,380).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Mason County, Summit Township (Mason County) ranks 2 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Summit Township (Mason County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,247 (±$175) | $1,616 (±$134) | +29.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,366 (±$326) | $2,725 (±$211) | +15.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,200 (±$45,485) | $275,700 (±$19,152) | +58.3% | 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 Summit Township (Mason County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Township (Mason County) | — | $1,616 (±$134) | — |
| Riverton Township | 4.0 mi | $1,594 (±$176) | Not measurably different |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township | 5.0 mi | $1,555 (±$363) | Not measurably different |
| Pentwater | 5.6 mi | $1,663 (±$151) | Not measurably different |
| Pentwater Township | 6.3 mi | $1,729 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Ludington | 7.0 mi | $1,258 (±$114) | Lower |
| Weare Township | 7.2 mi | $1,094 (±$213) | Lower |
| Amber Township | 7.5 mi | $1,375 (±$109) | Lower |
| Eden Township (Mason County) | 8.8 mi | $1,233 (±$135) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ludington, MI ($1,258), Weare Township, MI ($1,094), Amber Township, MI ($1,375).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free Soil Township | $1,636 (±$189) |
| 2 | Summit Township (Mason County) | $1,616 (±$134) |
| 3 | Riverton Township | $1,594 (±$176) |
| 4 | Pere Marquette Charter Township | $1,555 (±$363) |
| 5 | Hamlin Township (Mason County) | $1,550 (±$154) |
| 6 | Victory Township | $1,527 (±$130) |
| 7 | Grant Township (Mason County) | $1,520 (±$173) |
| 8 | Logan Township (Mason County) | $1,386 (±$247) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Mason 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 Summit Township (Mason County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Summit Township (Mason County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Summit Township (Mason County), MI is $1,616 (±$134) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Summit Township (Mason County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Summit Township (Mason County) pay a median of $630 (±$72) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Summit Township (Mason County) gone up?
In Summit Township (Mason County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,247 in 2015–2019 to $1,616 in 2020–2024 (+29.6%).
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 — Summit township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Mason 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 Summit township, Mason County, Michigan (county subdivision:77220, in state:26 county:105).
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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