How much do homeowners pay a month in Ben Avon, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Ben Avon, PA pay a median of $2,336 (±$96) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $945 (±$47).
68.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Ben Avon, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,678 in 2015–2019 to $2,336 in 2020–2024 (+39.2%).
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
- $2,336 (±$96)
- Without a mortgage
- $945 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 68.0%
Monthly owner costs in Ben Avon
| Ben Avon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,336 (±$96) | $1,685 (±$13) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $945 (±$47) | $654 (±$6) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 68.0% (±10.2 points) | 57.5% (±0.6 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,593 (±$412) | $3,451 (±$32) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Ben Avon, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Allegheny County ($1,685).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Allegheny County, Ben Avon ranks 20 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Ben Avon have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,678 (±$147) | $2,336 (±$96) | +39.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,020 (±$394) | $5,593 (±$412) | +11.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $230,600 (±$21,611) | $344,700 (±$16,514) | +49.5% | 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 Ben Avon
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Avon | — | $2,336 (±$96) | — |
| Ben Avon Heights | 0.7 mi | $2,819 (±$291) | Higher |
| Avalon | 0.8 mi | $1,452 (±$104) | Lower |
| Emsworth | 0.8 mi | $1,576 (±$119) | Lower |
| Bellevue | 1.6 mi | $1,700 (±$80) | Lower |
| Kilbuck Township | 1.6 mi | $2,197 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
| Neville Township | 1.7 mi | $1,153 (±$171) | Lower |
| Stowe Township | 1.8 mi | $1,127 (±$147) | Lower |
| Kennedy Township | 2.2 mi | $1,739 (±$133) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avalon, PA ($1,452), Emsworth, PA ($1,576), Bellevue, PA ($1,700).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ben Avon Heights, PA ($2,819).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sewickley | $2,712 (±$545) |
| 15 | Franklin Park | $2,651 (±$124) |
| 16 | Ohio Township | $2,499 (±$274) |
| 17 | Mount Lebanon Township | $2,365 (±$96) |
| 18 | Aspinwall | $2,364 (±$367) |
| 19 | Oakmont | $2,345 (±$233) |
| 20 | Ben Avon | $2,336 (±$96) |
| 21 | Collier Township | $2,328 (±$169) |
| 22 | Hampton Township | $2,286 (±$172) |
| 23 | O'Hara Township | $2,284 (±$230) |
| 24 | Glenfield | $2,250 (±$995) |
| 25 | Jefferson Hills | $2,221 (±$274) |
| 26 | Moon Township | $2,208 (±$121) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Ben Avon
What is the average mortgage payment in Ben Avon?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Ben Avon, PA is $2,336 (±$96) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Ben Avon?
Owners without a mortgage in Ben Avon pay a median of $945 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Ben Avon gone up?
In Ben Avon, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,678 in 2015–2019 to $2,336 in 2020–2024 (+39.2%).
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 — Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania
- 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 Ben Avon borough, Pennsylvania (place:05504, in state:42).
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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