How much do homeowners pay a month in Bensalem Township, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bensalem Township, PA pay a median of $2,246 (±$63) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $822 (±$37).
61.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bensalem Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,927 in 2015–2019 to $2,246 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
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
- $2,246 (±$63)
- Without a mortgage
- $822 (±$37)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 61.2%
Monthly owner costs in Bensalem Township
| Bensalem Township | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,246 (±$63) | $2,436 (±$26) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $822 (±$37) | $938 (±$15) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 61.2% (±3.5 points) | 64.4% (±0.7 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,866 (±$193) | $5,826 (±$63) | $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 Bensalem Township, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Bucks County ($2,436).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Bucks County, Bensalem Township ranks 34 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 207 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bensalem Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,927 (±$55) | $2,246 (±$63) | +16.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,393 (±$126) | $4,866 (±$193) | +10.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $266,200 (±$4,639) | $364,400 (±$7,750) | +36.9% | 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 Bensalem Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | — | $2,246 (±$63) | — |
| Croydon | 2.7 mi | $1,968 (±$115) | Lower |
| Beverly | 3.1 mi | $1,753 (±$130) | Lower |
| Hulmeville | 3.2 mi | $2,449 (±$193) | Not measurably different |
| Trevose | 3.7 mi | $2,159 (±$196) | Not measurably different |
| Penndel | 3.7 mi | $2,113 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 3.7 mi | $2,472 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Park Township | 3.9 mi | $1,973 (±$215) | Lower |
| Delanco Township | 3.9 mi | $1,957 (±$213) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Croydon, PA ($1,968), Beverly, NJ ($1,753), Edgewater Park Township, NJ ($1,973).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Chalfont | $2,331 (±$140) |
| 29 | Milford Township (Bucks County) | $2,320 (±$257) |
| 30 | Lower Southampton Township | $2,300 (±$84) |
| 31 | Warminster Township | $2,299 (±$86) |
| 32 | Langhorne | $2,272 (±$128) |
| 33 | Nockamixon Township | $2,266 (±$450) |
| 34 | Bensalem Township | $2,246 (±$63) |
| 35 | Springfield Township (Bucks County) | $2,238 (±$310) |
| 36 | Silverdale | $2,217 (±$174) |
| 37 | West Rockhill Township | $2,199 (±$452) |
| 38 | Trumbauersville | $2,190 (±$240) |
| 39 | Falls Township (Bucks County) | $2,154 (±$84) |
| 40 | New Britain | $2,152 (±$157) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bensalem Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Andalusia, Cornwells Heights, Eddington.
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 Bensalem Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Bensalem Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bensalem Township, PA is $2,246 (±$63) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bensalem Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Bensalem Township pay a median of $822 (±$37) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bensalem Township gone up?
In Bensalem Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,927 in 2015–2019 to $2,246 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
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 — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, 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 Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05616, in state:42 county:017).
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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