How much do homeowners pay a month in Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ pay a median of $2,933 (±$184) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,150 (±$48).
68.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lawrence Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,306 in 2015–2019 to $2,933 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
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
- $2,933 (±$184)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,150 (±$48)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.4%
Monthly owner costs in Lawrence Township (Mercer County)
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,933 (±$184) | $2,615 (±$56) | $2,829 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,150 (±$48) | $1,136 (±$27) | $1,232 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.4% (±4.4 points) | 62.3% (±1.4 points) | 63.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $9,225 (±$360) | $8,909 (±$148) | $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 Lawrence Township (Mercer County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Mercer County ($2,615).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($2,829).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Mercer County, Lawrence Township (Mercer County) ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,306 (±$93) | $2,933 (±$184) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $7,660 (±$366) | $9,225 (±$360) | +20.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $326,400 (±$12,485) | $439,700 (±$19,565) | +34.7% | 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 Lawrence Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | — | $2,933 (±$184) | — |
| Pennington Borough | 4.1 mi | $3,463 (±$283) | Higher |
| Mercerville | 4.4 mi | $2,496 (±$144) | Lower |
| Ewing Township | 4.7 mi | $2,212 (±$96) | Lower |
| West Windsor Township | 4.9 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Princeton | 5.1 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Trenton | 5.5 mi | $1,717 (±$112) | Lower |
| Princeton Junction | 5.5 mi | $3,609 (±$230) | Higher |
| Hamilton Square | 6.1 mi | $2,655 (±$108) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mercerville, NJ ($2,496), Ewing Township, NJ ($2,212), Trenton, NJ ($1,717).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pennington Borough, NJ ($3,463), Princeton Junction, NJ ($3,609).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Princeton | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West Windsor Township | $4,000 or more |
| 3 | Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | $3,609 (±$213) |
| 4 | Robbinsville Township | $3,606 (±$241) |
| 5 | Hopewell Borough | $3,503 (±$235) |
| 6 | Pennington Borough | $3,463 (±$283) |
| 7 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | $2,933 (±$184) |
| 8 | East Windsor Township | $2,679 (±$186) |
| 9 | Hightstown Borough | $2,623 (±$307) |
| 10 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | $2,350 (±$56) |
| 11 | Ewing Township | $2,212 (±$96) |
| 12 | Trenton | $1,717 (±$112) |
The figures for Lawrence Township (Mercer County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lawrenceville.
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 Lawrence Township (Mercer County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Lawrence Township (Mercer County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ is $2,933 (±$184) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lawrence Township (Mercer County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) pay a median of $1,150 (±$48) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) gone up?
In Lawrence Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,306 in 2015–2019 to $2,933 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
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 — Lawrence township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawrence township, Mercer 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 Lawrence township, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:39510, in state:34 county:021).
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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