How much do homeowners pay a month in Ely, MN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Ely, MN pay a median of $1,306 (±$134) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $553 (±$53).
44.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Ely, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $996 in 2015–2019 to $1,306 in 2020–2024 (+31.1%).
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
- $1,306 (±$134)
- Without a mortgage
- $553 (±$53)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 44.6%
Monthly owner costs in Ely
| Ely | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,306 (±$134) | $1,558 (±$31) | $1,947 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $553 (±$53) | $577 (±$9) | $698 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 44.6% (±8.0 points) | 56.3% (±1.2 points) | 64.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,331 (±$323) | $2,271 (±$46) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Ely, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in St. Louis County ($1,558).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($1,947).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In St. Louis County, Ely ranks 71 of 96 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2057 of 2,496.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Ely have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $996 (±$198) | $1,306 (±$134) | +31.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $923 (±$103) | $1,331 (±$323) | +44.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $101,900 (±$13,696) | $157,300 (±$11,148) | +54.4% | 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 Ely
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely | — | $1,306 (±$134) | — |
| Winton | 2.8 mi | $1,100 (±$79) | Lower |
| Morse Township (St. Louis County) | 7.1 mi | $1,805 (±$187) | Higher |
| Eagles Nest Township | 13 mi | $1,700 (±$521) | Not measurably different |
| Babbitt | 18 mi | $1,085 (±$110) | Lower |
| Breitung Township | 19 mi | $1,250 (±$434) | Not measurably different |
| Waasa Township | 20 mi | $1,313 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| Tower | 21 mi | $1,181 (±$160) | Not measurably different |
| Fall Lake Township | 21 mi | $2,054 (±$252) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winton, MN ($1,100), Babbitt, MN ($1,085).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morse Township (St. Louis County), MN ($1,805), Fall Lake Township, MN ($2,054).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Prairie Lake Township | $1,375 (±$55) |
| 66 | Floodwood Township | $1,337 (±$92) |
| 67 | Willow Valley Township | $1,333 (±$218) |
| 68 | Colvin Township | $1,319 (±$394) |
| 69 (tie) | Stoney Brook Township | $1,313 (±$153) |
| 69 (tie) | Waasa Township | $1,313 (±$245) |
| 71 | Ely | $1,306 (±$134) |
| 72 | Meadowlands Township | $1,263 (±$130) |
| 73 (tie) | Biwabik | $1,250 (±$547) |
| 73 (tie) | Breitung Township | $1,250 (±$434) |
| 75 | Leiding Township | $1,242 (±$274) |
| 76 | Gilbert | $1,228 (±$152) |
| 77 | Toivola Township | $1,214 (±$113) |
Showing 13 of 96 places in St. Louis 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 Ely
What is the average mortgage payment in Ely?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Ely, MN is $1,306 (±$134) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Ely?
Owners without a mortgage in Ely pay a median of $553 (±$53) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Ely gone up?
In Ely, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $996 in 2015–2019 to $1,306 in 2020–2024 (+31.1%).
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 — Ely city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ely city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ely city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ely city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ely city, Minnesota
- 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 Ely city, Minnesota (place:19142, in state:27).
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.
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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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