How much do homeowners pay a month in Benton Township (Hocking County), OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Hocking County), OH pay a median of $1,537 (±$660) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $340 (±$109).
54.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Benton Township (Hocking County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,016 in 2015–2019 to $1,537 in 2020–2024 (+51.3%).
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
- $1,537 (±$660)
- Without a mortgage
- $340 (±$109)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 54.9%
Monthly owner costs in Benton Township (Hocking County)
| Benton Township (Hocking County) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,537 (±$660) | $1,376 (±$80) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $340 (±$109) | $519 (±$32) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 54.9% (±21.7 points) | 54.8% (±3.5 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,692 (±$289) | $1,852 (±$109) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Benton Township (Hocking County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Hocking County ($1,376).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($1,517).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Hocking County, Benton Township (Hocking County) ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 689 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Benton Township (Hocking County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,016 (±$159) | $1,537 (±$660) | +51.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,313 (±$239) | $1,692 (±$289) | +28.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $128,200 (±$36,022) | $165,800 (±$67,750) | +29.3% | No measurable change 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 Benton Township (Hocking County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Hocking County) | — | $1,537 (±$660) | — |
| Swan Township | 5.8 mi | $802 (±$195) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Hocking County) | 6.2 mi | $1,598 (±$96) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Vinton County) | 6.5 mi | $1,735 (±$653) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Township | 6.6 mi | $1,191 (±$426) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Hocking County) | 6.9 mi | $1,414 (±$121) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Hocking County) | 9.8 mi | $1,524 (±$168) | Not measurably different |
| Laurelville | 11 mi | $1,543 (±$580) | Not measurably different |
| Adelphi | 11 mi | $1,180 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Swan Township, OH ($802).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Hocking County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starr Township | $1,761 (±$303) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Hocking County) | $1,598 (±$96) |
| 3 | Marion Township (Hocking County) | $1,563 (±$117) |
| 4 | Laurelville | $1,543 (±$580) |
| 5 | Benton Township (Hocking County) | $1,537 (±$660) |
| 6 | Perry Township (Hocking County) | $1,524 (±$168) |
| 7 | Green Township (Hocking County) | $1,469 (±$270) |
| 8 | Good Hope Township | $1,426 (±$507) |
| 9 | Salt Creek Township (Hocking County) | $1,414 (±$121) |
| 10 | Falls Township (Hocking County) | $1,240 (±$57) |
| 11 | Laurel Township | $1,191 (±$426) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Hocking 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 Benton Township (Hocking County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Benton Township (Hocking County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Hocking County), OH is $1,537 (±$660) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Benton Township (Hocking County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Benton Township (Hocking County) pay a median of $340 (±$109) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Benton Township (Hocking County) gone up?
In Benton Township (Hocking County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,016 in 2015–2019 to $1,537 in 2020–2024 (+51.3%).
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 — Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio
- 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 Benton township, Hocking County, Ohio (county subdivision:05578, in state:39 county:073).
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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