How much do homeowners pay a month in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ pay a median of $2,754 (±$92) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,249 (±$45).
62.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,325 in 2015–2019 to $2,754 in 2020–2024 (+18.5%).
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
- $2,754 (±$92)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,249 (±$45)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 62.3%
Monthly owner costs in Franklin Township (Somerset County)
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,754 (±$92) | $3,156 (±$52) | $2,829 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,249 (±$45) | $1,408 (±$26) | $1,232 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 62.3% (±3.0 points) | 64.1% (±1.0 points) | 63.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,498 (±$241) | $10,000 or more | $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 Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Somerset County ($3,156).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($2,829).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Somerset County, Franklin Township (Somerset County) ranks 15 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 292 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Franklin Township (Somerset County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,325 (±$62) | $2,754 (±$92) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $7,224 (±$136) | $8,498 (±$241) | +17.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $337,100 (±$7,180) | $457,900 (±$9,937) | +35.8% | 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 Franklin Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | — | $2,754 (±$92) | — |
| Blackwells Mills | 2.5 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Millstone Borough | 2.9 mi | $2,813 (±$115) | Not measurably different |
| North Brunswick Township | 4.2 mi | $2,865 (±$122) | Not measurably different |
| Kendall Park | 4.4 mi | $3,510 (±$452) | Higher |
| Manville Borough | 4.9 mi | $2,341 (±$122) | Lower |
| Deans | 5.4 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 5.5 mi | $2,611 (±$167) | Not measurably different |
| New Brunswick | 5.6 mi | $2,195 (±$195) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manville Borough, NJ ($2,341), New Brunswick, NJ ($2,195).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kendall Park, NJ ($3,510).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Green Brook Township | $3,359 (±$532) |
| 10 | Bridgewater Township | $3,258 (±$139) |
| 11 | Rocky Hill Borough | $3,236 (±$477) |
| 12 | Hillsborough Township | $3,017 (±$98) |
| 13 | Somerville Borough | $3,003 (±$170) |
| 14 | Millstone Borough | $2,813 (±$115) |
| 15 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | $2,754 (±$92) |
| 16 | North Plainfield Borough | $2,749 (±$104) |
| 17 | Raritan Borough | $2,721 (±$97) |
| 18 | Bound Brook Borough | $2,692 (±$132) |
| 19 | South Bound Brook Borough | $2,611 (±$167) |
| 20 | Bedminster Township | $2,513 (±$252) |
| 21 | Manville Borough | $2,341 (±$122) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Franklin Township (Somerset County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Franklin, Franklin Center, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Six Mile Run, Somerset, Ten Mile Run, +2.
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 Franklin Township (Somerset County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ is $2,754 (±$92) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Franklin Township (Somerset County) pay a median of $1,249 (±$45) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Franklin Township (Somerset County) gone up?
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,325 in 2015–2019 to $2,754 in 2020–2024 (+18.5%).
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 — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset 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 Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:24900, in state:34 county:035).
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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