How much do homeowners pay a month in Tonawanda, NY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Tonawanda, NY pay a median of $1,339 (±$70) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $633 (±$29).
57.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Tonawanda, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,132 in 2015–2019 to $1,339 in 2020–2024 (+18.3%).
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
- $1,339 (±$70)
- Without a mortgage
- $633 (±$29)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.1%
Monthly owner costs in Tonawanda
| Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,339 (±$70) | $1,619 (±$14) | $2,555 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $633 (±$29) | $661 (±$8) | $958 (±$5) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.1% (±5.3 points) | 56.8% (±0.8 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,089 (±$285) | $4,622 (±$53) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Tonawanda, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Erie County ($1,619).
It is also lower than in New York ($2,555).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Erie County, Tonawanda ranks 25 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 799 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Tonawanda have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,132 (±$35) | $1,339 (±$70) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,428 (±$115) | $4,089 (±$285) | +19.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $108,800 (±$3,273) | $173,600 (±$6,798) | +59.6% | 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 Tonawanda
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | — | $1,339 (±$70) | — |
| Tonawanda Town | 1.9 mi | $1,488 (±$43) | Higher |
| Town of Tonawanda | 2.0 mi | $1,494 (±$34) | Higher |
| North Tonawanda | 2.6 mi | $1,462 (±$52) | Higher |
| Village of Kenmore | 3.3 mi | $1,515 (±$59) | Higher |
| Grandyle Village | 3.9 mi | $1,654 (±$239) | Higher |
| Town of Grand Island | 4.0 mi | $1,882 (±$95) | Higher |
| Eggertsville | 5.0 mi | $1,803 (±$154) | Higher |
| Town of Wheatfield | 5.7 mi | $1,916 (±$139) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tonawanda Town, NY ($1,488), Town of Tonawanda, NY ($1,494), North Tonawanda, NY ($1,462).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of North Collins | $1,566 (±$225) |
| 20 | Town of Evans | $1,529 (±$73) |
| 21 | Town of Tonawanda | $1,494 (±$34) |
| 22 | Town of Sardinia | $1,473 (±$265) |
| 23 | Town of Cheektowaga | $1,401 (±$26) |
| 24 | Town of Brant | $1,387 (±$307) |
| 25 | Tonawanda | $1,339 (±$70) |
| 26 | Town of Collins | $1,273 (±$158) |
| 27 | Lackawanna | $1,232 (±$115) |
| 28 | Buffalo | $1,207 (±$35) |
| 29 | Cattaraugus Reservation (Erie County) | $1,167 (±$170) |
Showing 11 of 29 places in Erie 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 Tonawanda
What is the average mortgage payment in Tonawanda?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Tonawanda, NY is $1,339 (±$70) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Tonawanda?
Owners without a mortgage in Tonawanda pay a median of $633 (±$29) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Tonawanda gone up?
In Tonawanda, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,132 in 2015–2019 to $1,339 in 2020–2024 (+18.3%).
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 — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- 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 Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:74166, in state:36 county:029).
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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