How much do homeowners pay a month in Watertown Township (Sanilac County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Watertown Township (Sanilac County), MI pay a median of $1,309 (±$139) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $470 (±$40).
44.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Watertown Township (Sanilac County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,059 in 2015–2019 to $1,309 in 2020–2024 (+23.6%).
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
- $1,309 (±$139)
- Without a mortgage
- $470 (±$40)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 44.1%
Monthly owner costs in Watertown Township (Sanilac County)
| Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,309 (±$139) | $1,226 (±$29) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $470 (±$40) | $489 (±$13) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 44.1% (±8.7 points) | 49.0% (±2.1 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,762 (±$184) | $1,520 (±$48) | $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 Watertown Township (Sanilac County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Sanilac County ($1,226).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Sanilac County, Watertown Township (Sanilac County) ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 930 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Watertown Township (Sanilac County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,059 (±$67) | $1,309 (±$139) | +23.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,441 (±$112) | $1,762 (±$184) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,000 (±$12,471) | $175,100 (±$10,548) | +40.1% | 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 Watertown Township (Sanilac County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | — | $1,309 (±$139) | — |
| Sandusky | 3.8 mi | $1,175 (±$53) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 6.1 mi | $1,186 (±$112) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township (Sanilac County) | 6.3 mi | $1,116 (±$71) | Lower |
| Elmer Township (Sanilac County) | 6.3 mi | $1,216 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township (Sanilac County) | 7.0 mi | $995 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
| Buel Township | 7.3 mi | $1,278 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Carsonville | 7.4 mi | $954 (±$32) | Lower |
| Peck | 7.8 mi | $1,057 (±$186) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elk Township (Sanilac County), MI ($1,116), Carsonville, MI ($954), Peck, MI ($1,057).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Forester Township | $1,451 (±$224) |
| 5 | Evergreen Township (Sanilac County) | $1,385 (±$145) |
| 6 | Sanilac Township | $1,370 (±$169) |
| 7 | Worth Township | $1,357 (±$106) |
| 8 | Greenleaf Township | $1,355 (±$59) |
| 9 | Lamotte Township | $1,333 (±$273) |
| 10 | Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | $1,309 (±$139) |
| 11 | Moore Township | $1,292 (±$295) |
| 12 | Speaker Township | $1,285 (±$170) |
| 13 | Buel Township | $1,278 (±$153) |
| 14 | Delaware Township | $1,239 (±$144) |
| 15 | Lexington Township | $1,230 (±$132) |
| 16 | Marlette Township | $1,227 (±$89) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Watertown Township (Sanilac County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Watertown Township (Sanilac County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Watertown Township (Sanilac County), MI is $1,309 (±$139) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Watertown Township (Sanilac County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Watertown Township (Sanilac County) pay a median of $470 (±$40) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Watertown Township (Sanilac County) gone up?
In Watertown Township (Sanilac County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,059 in 2015–2019 to $1,309 in 2020–2024 (+23.6%).
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 — Watertown township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Sanilac 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 Watertown township, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:84440, in state:26 county:151).
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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