How much do homeowners pay a month in Stephen, MN?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Stephen, MN pay a median of $1,167 (±$265) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $530 (±$81).
26.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Stephen, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $953 in 2015–2019 to $1,167 in 2020–2024 (+22.5%).
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
- $1,167 (±$265)
- Without a mortgage
- $530 (±$81)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 26.6%
Monthly owner costs in Stephen
| Stephen | Marshall County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,167 (±$265) | $1,369 (±$37) | $1,947 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $530 (±$81) | $567 (±$18) | $698 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 26.6% (±7.0 points) | 44.2% (±2.2 points) | 64.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,041 (±$203) | $1,315 (±$53) | $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 Stephen, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Marshall County ($1,369).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($1,947).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Marshall County, Stephen ranks 35 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2257 of 2,496.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Stephen have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $953 (±$42) | $1,167 (±$265) | +22.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $988 (±$149) | $1,041 (±$203) | +5.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $86,300 (±$21,235) | $87,500 (±$27,292) | +1.4% | 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 Stephen
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen | — | $1,167 (±$265) | — |
| Tamarac Township | 3.1 mi | $1,525 (±$162) | Higher |
| Sinnott Township | 3.6 mi | $1,125 (±$442) | Not measurably different |
| Parker Township (Marshall County) | 5.3 mi | $975 (±$86) | Not measurably different |
| Augsburg Township | 8.1 mi | $675 (±$597) | Not measurably different |
| Argyle | 8.5 mi | $1,421 (±$142) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomer Township | 9.5 mi | $1,518 (±$139) | Higher |
| Alma Township | 12 mi | $2,250 (±$921) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tamarac Township, MN ($1,525), Bloomer Township, MN ($1,518), Alma Township, MN ($2,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Cedar Township (Marshall County) | $1,250 (±$273) |
| 30 | McCrea Township | $1,219 (±$490) |
| 31 | West Valley Township | $1,214 (±$638) |
| 32 | Viking | $1,213 (±$150) |
| 33 | Grygla | $1,208 (±$250) |
| 34 | Warrenton Township | $1,188 (±$395) |
| 35 | Stephen | $1,167 (±$265) |
| 36 | Alvarado | $1,163 (±$186) |
| 37 | Warren | $1,143 (±$93) |
| 38 | Sinnott Township | $1,125 (±$442) |
| 39 | Middle River | $990 (±$222) |
| 40 | Parker Township (Marshall County) | $975 (±$86) |
| 41 | Holt | $967 (±$430) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Marshall 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 Stephen
What is the average mortgage payment in Stephen?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Stephen, MN is $1,167 (±$265) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Stephen?
Owners without a mortgage in Stephen pay a median of $530 (±$81) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Stephen gone up?
In Stephen, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $953 in 2015–2019 to $1,167 in 2020–2024 (+22.5%).
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 — Stephen city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephen city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephen city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephen city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephen 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 Stephen city, Minnesota (place:62698, 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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