How much do homeowners pay a month in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), MI pay a median of $1,339 (±$113) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $460 (±$28).
46.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Watertown Township (Tuscola County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,159 in 2015–2019 to $1,339 in 2020–2024 (+15.5%).
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
- $1,339 (±$113)
- Without a mortgage
- $460 (±$28)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 46.7%
Monthly owner costs in Watertown Township (Tuscola County)
| Watertown Township (Tuscola County) | Tuscola County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,339 (±$113) | $1,231 (±$36) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $460 (±$28) | $511 (±$16) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 46.7% (±10.7 points) | 50.2% (±1.9 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,489 (±$203) | $1,812 (±$46) | $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 (Tuscola County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Tuscola County ($1,231).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Tuscola County, Watertown Township (Tuscola County) ranks 9 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 867 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 (Tuscola County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,159 (±$121) | $1,339 (±$113) | +15.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,463 (±$107) | $1,489 (±$203) | +1.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $124,600 (±$12,879) | $161,600 (±$40,536) | +29.7% | 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 Watertown Township (Tuscola County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Township (Tuscola County) | — | $1,339 (±$113) | — |
| Mayville | 4.9 mi | $1,082 (±$128) | Lower |
| Otter Lake | 5.2 mi | $1,214 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township (Tuscola County) | 5.6 mi | $1,085 (±$103) | Lower |
| Millington Township | 5.6 mi | $1,154 (±$98) | Lower |
| Millington | 5.8 mi | $1,086 (±$99) | Lower |
| Rich Township | 5.8 mi | $1,642 (±$183) | Higher |
| Marathon Township | 6.0 mi | $1,242 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Vassar Township | 7.6 mi | $1,143 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mayville, MI ($1,082), Fremont Township (Tuscola County), MI ($1,085), Millington Township, MI ($1,154).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rich Township, MI ($1,642).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Tuscola County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Juniata Township | $1,517 (±$267) |
| 4 | Kingston Township | $1,503 (±$287) |
| 5 | Novesta Township | $1,493 (±$156) |
| 6 | Ellington Township | $1,434 (±$276) |
| 7 | Koylton Township | $1,422 (±$118) |
| 8 | Gilford Township | $1,378 (±$93) |
| 9 | Watertown Township (Tuscola County) | $1,339 (±$113) |
| 10 | Arbela Township | $1,329 (±$103) |
| 11 | Columbia Township (Tuscola County) | $1,323 (±$170) |
| 12 | Wells Township (Tuscola County) | $1,315 (±$82) |
| 13 | Wisner Township | $1,293 (±$128) |
| 14 | Denmark Township | $1,253 (±$131) |
| 15 | Elkland Township | $1,244 (±$225) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Tuscola County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Watertown Township (Tuscola County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fostoria.
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 (Tuscola County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Watertown Township (Tuscola County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Watertown Township (Tuscola County), MI is $1,339 (±$113) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Watertown Township (Tuscola County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) pay a median of $460 (±$28) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Watertown Township (Tuscola County) gone up?
In Watertown Township (Tuscola County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,159 in 2015–2019 to $1,339 in 2020–2024 (+15.5%).
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, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown township, Tuscola 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, Tuscola County, Michigan (county subdivision:84460, in state:26 county:157).
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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