How much do homeowners pay a month in Heron Lake, MN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Heron Lake, MN pay a median of $842 (±$106) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $452 (±$40).
47.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Heron Lake, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $848 in 2015–2019 to $842 in 2020–2024 (−0.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $842 (±$106)
- Without a mortgage
- $452 (±$40)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 47.8%
Monthly owner costs in Heron Lake
| Heron Lake | Jackson County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $842 (±$106) | $1,235 (±$43) | $1,947 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $452 (±$40) | $539 (±$24) | $698 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 47.8% (±11.3 points) | 49.9% (±2.8 points) | 64.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,193 (±$89) | $1,460 (±$65) | $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 Heron Lake, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Jackson County ($1,235).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($1,947).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jackson County, Heron Lake ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2480 of 2,496.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Heron Lake have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $848 (±$77) | $842 (±$106) | −0.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $906 (±$59) | $1,193 (±$89) | +31.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $73,900 (±$6,598) | $88,600 (±$5,397) | +19.9% | 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 Heron Lake
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Lake | — | $842 (±$106) | — |
| Weimer Township | 2.4 mi | $3,250 (±$3,068) | Not measurably different |
| La Crosse Township | 3.7 mi | $1,521 (±$169) | Higher |
| Okabena | 4.1 mi | $1,667 (±$530) | Higher |
| Alba Township | 6.3 mi | $1,292 (±$496) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 6.4 mi | $1,708 (±$1,190) | Not measurably different |
| Delafield Township | 8.8 mi | $1,481 (±$434) | Higher |
| Heron Lake Township | 9.2 mi | $1,275 (±$223) | Higher |
| Graham Lakes Township | 9.6 mi | $1,625 (±$465) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Crosse Township, MN ($1,521), Okabena, MN ($1,667), Delafield Township, MN ($1,481).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Alba Township | $1,292 (±$496) |
| 18 | Heron Lake Township | $1,275 (±$223) |
| 19 | Wisconsin Township | $1,196 (±$295) |
| 20 | Jackson | $1,166 (±$56) |
| 21 | Lakefield | $1,133 (±$66) |
| 22 | Minneota Township | $975 (±$856) |
| 23 | Heron Lake | $842 (±$106) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Jackson 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 Heron Lake
What is the average mortgage payment in Heron Lake?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Heron Lake, MN is $842 (±$106) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Heron Lake?
Owners without a mortgage in Heron Lake pay a median of $452 (±$40) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Heron Lake gone up?
In Heron Lake, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $848 in 2015–2019 to $842 in 2020–2024 (−0.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake 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 Heron Lake city, Minnesota (place:28700, 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.
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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