How much do homeowners pay a month in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ pay a median of $3,596 (±$146) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,500 or more.
64.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Springfield Township (Union County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,896 in 2015–2019 to $3,596 in 2020–2024 (+24.2%).
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
- $3,596 (±$146)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,500 or more
- Owned with a mortgage
- 64.9%
Monthly owner costs in Springfield Township (Union County)
| Springfield Township (Union County) | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,596 (±$146) | $3,203 (±$36) | $2,829 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,500 or more | $1,438 (±$24) | $1,232 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 64.9% (±6.0 points) | 67.4% (±1.0 points) | 63.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $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 Springfield Township (Union County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Union County ($3,203).
It is also higher than in New Jersey ($2,829).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Union County, Springfield Township (Union County) ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Springfield Township (Union County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,896 (±$122) | $3,596 (±$146) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $436,900 (±$11,814) | $636,600 (±$20,339) | +45.7% | 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 Springfield Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Union County) | — | $3,596 (±$146) | — |
| Mountainside Borough | 1.8 mi | $3,717 (±$201) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 2.0 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Kenilworth Borough | 2.8 mi | $2,770 (±$198) | Lower |
| Short Hills | 2.9 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Vauxhall | 3.0 mi | $2,729 (±$309) | Lower |
| Millburn Township | 3.1 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Westfield Town | 3.2 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Garwood Borough | 3.3 mi | $3,112 (±$345) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenilworth Borough, NJ ($2,770), Vauxhall, NJ ($2,729), Garwood Borough, NJ ($3,112).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | New Providence Borough | $3,965 (±$243) |
| 4 | Berkeley Heights Township | $3,871 (±$261) |
| 5 | Scotch Plains Township | $3,791 (±$193) |
| 6 | Mountainside Borough | $3,717 (±$201) |
| 7 | Fanwood Borough | $3,708 (±$279) |
| 8 | Cranford Township | $3,691 (±$88) |
| 9 | Springfield Township (Union County) | $3,596 (±$146) |
| 10 | Garwood Borough | $3,112 (±$345) |
| 11 | Union Township (Union County) | $3,015 (±$81) |
| 12 | Clark Township | $2,997 (±$360) |
| 13 | Elizabeth | $2,916 (±$108) |
| 14 | Roselle Park Borough | $2,871 (±$102) |
| 15 | Linden | $2,842 (±$126) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Springfield Township (Union County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Springfield.
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 Springfield Township (Union County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Springfield Township (Union County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Springfield Township (Union County), NJ is $3,596 (±$146) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Springfield Township (Union County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Springfield Township (Union County) pay a median of $1,500 or more a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Springfield Township (Union County) gone up?
In Springfield Township (Union County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,896 in 2015–2019 to $3,596 in 2020–2024 (+24.2%).
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 — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Union 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 Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:70020, in state:34 county:039).
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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