How much do homeowners pay a month in Avalon Borough, NJ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Avalon Borough, NJ pay a median of $3,444 (±$297) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,305 (±$198).
38.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Avalon Borough, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,247 in 2015–2019 to $3,444 in 2020–2024 (+6.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,444 (±$297)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,305 (±$198)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 38.4%
Monthly owner costs in Avalon Borough
| Avalon Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,444 (±$297) | $2,232 (±$50) | $2,829 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,305 (±$198) | $925 (±$27) | $1,232 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 38.4% (±6.3 points) | 58.9% (±1.9 points) | 63.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,139 (±$363) | $5,306 (±$135) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Avalon Borough, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Cape May County ($2,232).
It is also higher than in New Jersey ($2,829).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Cape May County, Avalon Borough ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Avalon Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,247 (±$152) | $3,444 (±$297) | +6.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,591 (±$369) | $7,139 (±$363) | +8.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $1,192,600 (±$74,866) | $1,959,000 (±$146,594) | +64.3% | 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 Avalon Borough
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Borough | — | $3,444 (±$297) | — |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 3.5 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Cape May Court House | 4.5 mi | $2,163 (±$251) | Lower |
| Sea Isle City | 4.9 mi | $3,317 (±$193) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Township | 5.4 mi | $2,108 (±$122) | Lower |
| North Wildwood | 6.4 mi | $2,258 (±$325) | Lower |
| South Dennis | 6.8 mi | $1,780 (±$329) | Lower |
| West Wildwood Borough | 7.5 mi | $2,025 (±$650) | Lower |
| Whitesboro | 7.6 mi | $1,988 (±$388) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cape May Court House, NJ ($2,163), Middle Township, NJ ($2,108), North Wildwood, NJ ($2,258).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Harbor Borough | $4,000 or more |
| 2 | Avalon Borough | $3,444 (±$297) |
| 3 | Sea Isle City | $3,317 (±$193) |
| 4 | Ocean City | $3,242 (±$143) |
| 5 | West Cape May Borough | $2,695 (±$365) |
| 6 | Cape May | $2,586 (±$418) |
| 7 | Wildwood Crest Borough | $2,529 (±$496) |
| 8 | Cape May Point Borough | $2,500 (±$760) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Cape May 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 Avalon Borough
What is the average mortgage payment in Avalon Borough?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Avalon Borough, NJ is $3,444 (±$297) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Avalon Borough?
Owners without a mortgage in Avalon Borough pay a median of $1,305 (±$198) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Avalon Borough gone up?
In Avalon Borough, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,247 in 2015–2019 to $3,444 in 2020–2024 (+6.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- 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 Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:02320, in state:34 county:009).
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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