How much do homeowners pay a month in Van Wert, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Van Wert, OH pay a median of $897 (±$60) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $431 (±$25).
58.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Van Wert, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $855 in 2015–2019 to $897 in 2020–2024 (+4.9%).
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
- $897 (±$60)
- Without a mortgage
- $431 (±$25)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 58.4%
Monthly owner costs in Van Wert
| Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $897 (±$60) | $1,111 (±$41) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $431 (±$25) | $472 (±$13) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 58.4% (±3.8 points) | 53.6% (±2.8 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,231 (±$71) | $1,387 (±$51) | $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 Van Wert, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Van Wert County ($1,111).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Van Wert County, Van Wert ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2272 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Van Wert have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $855 (±$24) | $897 (±$60) | +4.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,015 (±$85) | $1,231 (±$71) | +21.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $87,600 (±$4,747) | $123,900 (±$11,707) | +41.4% | 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 Van Wert
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | — | $897 (±$60) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 2.7 mi | $1,037 (±$82) | Higher |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 3.5 mi | $1,125 (±$170) | Higher |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 6.0 mi | $1,101 (±$248) | Not measurably different |
| Hoaglin Township | 6.1 mi | $975 (±$382) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 6.7 mi | $1,072 (±$68) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 6.8 mi | $1,183 (±$86) | Higher |
| Convoy | 7.1 mi | $1,076 (±$121) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 7.3 mi | $1,185 (±$172) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), OH ($1,037), Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH ($1,125), Ohio City, OH ($1,072).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Convoy | $1,076 (±$121) |
| 13 | Ohio City | $1,072 (±$68) |
| 14 | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | $1,037 (±$82) |
| 15 | Hoaglin Township | $975 (±$382) |
| 16 | Willshire | $950 (±$85) |
| 17 | Middle Point | $937 (±$69) |
| 18 | Van Wert | $897 (±$60) |
| 19 | Venedocia | $867 (±$120) |
| 20 | Wren | $775 (±$214) |
| 21 | Scott | $636 (±$193) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Van Wert 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 Van Wert
What is the average mortgage payment in Van Wert?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Van Wert, OH is $897 (±$60) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Van Wert?
Owners without a mortgage in Van Wert pay a median of $431 (±$25) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Van Wert gone up?
In Van Wert, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $855 in 2015–2019 to $897 in 2020–2024 (+4.9%).
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 — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, 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 Van Wert city, Ohio (place:79562, in state:39).
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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