How much do homeowners pay a month in West Branch, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in West Branch, MI pay a median of $1,030 (±$114) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $557 (±$32).
48.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In West Branch, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,008 in 2015–2019 to $1,030 in 2020–2024 (+2.2%).
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
- $1,030 (±$114)
- Without a mortgage
- $557 (±$32)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 48.7%
Monthly owner costs in West Branch
| West Branch | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,030 (±$114) | $1,143 (±$42) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $557 (±$32) | $454 (±$17) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 48.7% (±9.5 points) | 45.4% (±2.1 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,958 (±$169) | $1,464 (±$55) | $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 West Branch, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Ogemaw County ($1,143).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Ogemaw County, West Branch ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1421 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in West Branch have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,008 (±$507) | $1,030 (±$114) | +2.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,488 (±$171) | $1,958 (±$169) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $78,800 (±$6,514) | $147,800 (±$30,924) | +87.6% | 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 West Branch
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch | — | $1,030 (±$114) | — |
| West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | 3.7 mi | $1,144 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Ogemaw Township | 3.9 mi | $1,283 (±$170) | Higher |
| Horton Township | 5.4 mi | $1,250 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards Township | 6.0 mi | $1,299 (±$273) | Not measurably different |
| Klacking Township | 7.6 mi | $1,438 (±$101) | Higher |
| Churchill Township | 8.4 mi | $1,156 (±$88) | Not measurably different |
| Mills Township (Ogemaw County) | 9.9 mi | $899 (±$80) | Not measurably different |
| St. Helen | 10 mi | $685 (±$67) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Helen, MI ($685).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogemaw Township, MI ($1,283), Klacking Township, MI ($1,438).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Ogemaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Foster Township | $1,229 (±$104) |
| 8 | Churchill Township | $1,156 (±$88) |
| 9 | West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | $1,144 (±$101) |
| 10 | Rose Township (Ogemaw County) | $1,143 (±$106) |
| 11 | Cumming Township | $1,125 (±$168) |
| 12 | Goodar Township | $1,039 (±$175) |
| 13 | West Branch | $1,030 (±$114) |
| 14 | Logan Township (Ogemaw County) | $913 (±$214) |
| 15 | Mills Township (Ogemaw County) | $899 (±$80) |
| 16 | Rose City | $879 (±$98) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Ogemaw 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 West Branch
What is the average mortgage payment in West Branch?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Branch, MI is $1,030 (±$114) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in West Branch?
Owners without a mortgage in West Branch pay a median of $557 (±$32) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in West Branch gone up?
In West Branch, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,008 in 2015–2019 to $1,030 in 2020–2024 (+2.2%).
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 — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch 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 West Branch city, Michigan (place:85580, 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.
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