How much do homeowners pay a month in Lee Township (Athens County), OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lee Township (Athens County), OH pay a median of $1,657 (±$244) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $432 (±$128).
59.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lee Township (Athens County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,053 in 2015–2019 to $1,657 in 2020–2024 (+57.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,657 (±$244)
- Without a mortgage
- $432 (±$128)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.0%
Monthly owner costs in Lee Township (Athens County)
| Lee Township (Athens County) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,657 (±$244) | $1,396 (±$66) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $432 (±$128) | $527 (±$32) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.0% (±11.2 points) | 46.7% (±3.1 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,267 (±$577) | $2,167 (±$163) | $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 Lee Township (Athens County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Athens County ($1,396).
It is not measurably different from Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Athens County, Lee Township (Athens County) ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 490 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lee Township (Athens County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,053 (±$174) | $1,657 (±$244) | +57.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,772 (±$206) | $2,267 (±$577) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,400 (±$24,016) | $215,600 (±$44,930) | +71.9% | 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 Lee Township (Athens County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Township (Athens County) | — | $1,657 (±$244) | — |
| Albany | 1.6 mi | $1,204 (±$201) | Lower |
| Knox Township (Vinton County) | 3.7 mi | $1,191 (±$549) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander Township | 4.6 mi | $1,613 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 6.0 mi | $1,195 (±$215) | Lower |
| Waterloo Township | 6.5 mi | $1,161 (±$67) | Lower |
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 8.0 mi | $1,591 (±$128) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Vinton County) | 8.0 mi | $1,318 (±$118) | Lower |
| Athens | 8.7 mi | $1,599 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Albany, OH ($1,204), Columbia Township (Meigs County), OH ($1,195), Waterloo Township, OH ($1,161).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Athens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lodi Township | $2,257 (±$776) |
| 2 | Ames Township | $1,784 (±$702) |
| 3 | Lee Township (Athens County) | $1,657 (±$244) |
| 4 | Canaan Township (Athens County) | $1,633 (±$119) |
| 5 | Alexander Township | $1,613 (±$171) |
| 6 | Athens | $1,599 (±$107) |
| 7 | Athens Township (Athens County) | $1,591 (±$128) |
| 8 | Amesville | $1,336 (±$233) |
| 9 | The Plains | $1,329 (±$329) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Athens 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 Lee Township (Athens County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Lee Township (Athens County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lee Township (Athens County), OH is $1,657 (±$244) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lee Township (Athens County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Lee Township (Athens County) pay a median of $432 (±$128) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lee Township (Athens County) gone up?
In Lee Township (Athens County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,053 in 2015–2019 to $1,657 in 2020–2024 (+57.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Athens 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 Lee township, Athens County, Ohio (county subdivision:42420, in state:39 county:009).
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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