How much do homeowners pay a month in Chester Township (Geauga County), OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Chester Township (Geauga County), OH pay a median of $1,825 (±$147) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $770 (±$61).
53.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Chester Township (Geauga County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,641 in 2015–2019 to $1,825 in 2020–2024 (+11.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,825 (±$147)
- Without a mortgage
- $770 (±$61)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 53.1%
Monthly owner costs in Chester Township (Geauga County)
| Chester Township (Geauga County) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,825 (±$147) | $1,967 (±$56) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $770 (±$61) | $746 (±$22) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 53.1% (±6.3 points) | 61.6% (±2.1 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,275 (±$311) | $4,564 (±$139) | $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 Chester Township (Geauga County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Geauga County ($1,967).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Geauga County, Chester Township (Geauga County) ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 306 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Chester Township (Geauga County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,641 (±$81) | $1,825 (±$147) | +11.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,834 (±$192) | $4,275 (±$311) | +11.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $240,200 (±$11,923) | $320,800 (±$24,899) | +33.6% | 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 Chester Township (Geauga County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township (Geauga County) | — | $1,825 (±$147) | — |
| Chesterland | 1.0 mi | $1,781 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Gates Mills | 3.6 mi | $3,904 (±$405) | Higher |
| Kirtland | 4.2 mi | $2,100 (±$205) | Higher |
| Russell Township | 4.6 mi | $2,093 (±$319) | Not measurably different |
| Munson Township | 4.8 mi | $2,203 (±$225) | Higher |
| Mayfield | 4.9 mi | $2,089 (±$221) | Not measurably different |
| Hunting Valley | 5.1 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Waite Hill | 5.6 mi | $3,328 (±$624) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gates Mills, OH ($3,904), Kirtland, OH ($2,100), Munson Township, OH ($2,203).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Geauga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Auburn Township (Geauga County) | $2,389 (±$269) |
| 5 | Munson Township | $2,203 (±$225) |
| 6 | Chardon Township | $2,131 (±$438) |
| 7 | Russell Township | $2,093 (±$319) |
| 8 | Hambden Township | $2,027 (±$187) |
| 9 | Chardon | $2,008 (±$244) |
| 10 | Chester Township (Geauga County) | $1,825 (±$147) |
| 11 | Chesterland | $1,781 (±$208) |
| 12 | Newbury Township | $1,718 (±$287) |
| 13 | Claridon Township (Geauga County) | $1,688 (±$194) |
| 14 | Thompson Township (Geauga County) | $1,671 (±$190) |
| 15 | Montville Township (Geauga County) | $1,648 (±$277) |
| 16 | Huntsburg Township | $1,567 (±$107) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Geauga 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 Chester Township (Geauga County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Chester Township (Geauga County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Chester Township (Geauga County), OH is $1,825 (±$147) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Chester Township (Geauga County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Chester Township (Geauga County) pay a median of $770 (±$61) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Chester Township (Geauga County) gone up?
In Chester Township (Geauga County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,641 in 2015–2019 to $1,825 in 2020–2024 (+11.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Geauga County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Geauga County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Geauga County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Geauga County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Geauga 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 Chester township, Geauga County, Ohio (county subdivision:13988, in state:39 county:055).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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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