How much do homeowners pay a month in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), MI pay a median of $1,714 (±$213) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $397 (±$139).
37.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Union Township (Grand Traverse County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,206 in 2015–2019 to $1,714 in 2020–2024 (+42.1%).
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
- $1,714 (±$213)
- Without a mortgage
- $397 (±$139)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 37.6%
Monthly owner costs in Union Township (Grand Traverse County)
| Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,714 (±$213) | $1,566 (±$49) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $397 (±$139) | $579 (±$19) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 37.6% (±16.7 points) | 61.7% (±2.0 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,778 (±$620) | $3,010 (±$112) | $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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County ($1,566).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Grand Traverse County, Union Township (Grand Traverse County) ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 262 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,206 (±$111) | $1,714 (±$213) | +42.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,833 (±$124) | $1,778 (±$620) | −3.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $171,900 (±$14,129) | $242,000 (±$96,820) | +40.8% | 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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | — | $1,714 (±$213) | — |
| Fife Lake | 5.7 mi | $1,245 (±$218) | Lower |
| East Bay Township | 6.0 mi | $1,317 (±$120) | Lower |
| Fife Lake Township | 6.2 mi | $1,333 (±$82) | Lower |
| Paradise Township | 6.2 mi | $1,348 (±$94) | Lower |
| Kingsley | 6.7 mi | $1,475 (±$192) | Not measurably different |
| Boardman Township | 7.4 mi | $1,443 (±$91) | Lower |
| Whitewater Township | 8.2 mi | $1,642 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 8.9 mi | $1,250 (±$138) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fife Lake, MI ($1,245), East Bay Township, MI ($1,317), Fife Lake Township, MI ($1,333).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Grand Traverse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peninsula Township | $2,177 (±$289) |
| 2 | Traverse City | $1,817 (±$95) |
| 3 | Long Lake Township | $1,790 (±$93) |
| 4 | Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | $1,714 (±$213) |
| 5 | Whitewater Township | $1,642 (±$211) |
| 6 | Acme Township | $1,630 (±$96) |
| 7 | Garfield Charter Township | $1,619 (±$148) |
| 8 | Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | $1,573 (±$106) |
| 9 | Blair Township | $1,410 (±$128) |
| 10 | Paradise Township | $1,348 (±$94) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Grand Traverse 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 Union Township (Grand Traverse County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Union Township (Grand Traverse County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Union Township (Grand Traverse County), MI is $1,714 (±$213) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Union Township (Grand Traverse County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) pay a median of $397 (±$139) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Union Township (Grand Traverse County) gone up?
In Union Township (Grand Traverse County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,206 in 2015–2019 to $1,714 in 2020–2024 (+42.1%).
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 — Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Grand Traverse 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 Union township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan (county subdivision:81320, in state:26 county:055).
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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