How much do homeowners pay a month in Benton Township (Lackawanna County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Lackawanna County), PA pay a median of $1,719 (±$450) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $788 (±$215).
39.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Benton Township (Lackawanna County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,401 in 2015–2019 to $1,719 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,719 (±$450)
- Without a mortgage
- $788 (±$215)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 39.1%
Monthly owner costs in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
| Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,719 (±$450) | $1,539 (±$35) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $788 (±$215) | $673 (±$15) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 39.1% (±11.1 points) | 52.1% (±1.6 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,053 (±$997) | $3,012 (±$80) | $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 Benton Township (Lackawanna County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Lackawanna County ($1,539).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Lackawanna County, Benton Township (Lackawanna County) ranks 15 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 692 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Benton Township (Lackawanna County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,401 (±$118) | $1,719 (±$450) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,168 (±$482) | $4,053 (±$997) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,600 (±$38,487) | $257,400 (±$38,421) | +47.4% | 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 Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | — | $1,719 (±$450) | — |
| North Abington Township | 3.6 mi | $2,600 (±$337) | Higher |
| La Plume Township | 4.8 mi | $1,519 (±$165) | Not measurably different |
| Nicholson | 4.8 mi | $1,416 (±$61) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton | 5.2 mi | $1,847 (±$116) | Not measurably different |
| Factoryville | 5.4 mi | $1,783 (±$202) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | 5.5 mi | $1,521 (±$327) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 5.7 mi | $2,522 (±$360) | Higher |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 6.0 mi | $1,803 (±$132) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Abington Township, PA ($2,600), Waverly Township, PA ($2,522).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Glenburn Township | $1,911 (±$251) |
| 10 | Moscow | $1,910 (±$170) |
| 11 | Clarks Green | $1,886 (±$122) |
| 12 | Dalton | $1,847 (±$116) |
| 13 | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,820 (±$293) |
| 14 | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,803 (±$132) |
| 15 | Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,719 (±$450) |
| 16 | Elmhurst Township | $1,714 (±$163) |
| 17 | Spring Brook Township | $1,711 (±$179) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,672 (±$219) |
| 19 | Clarks Summit | $1,656 (±$195) |
| 20 | Ransom Township | $1,608 (±$89) |
| 21 | Dunmore | $1,553 (±$80) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Benton Township (Lackawanna County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Benton Township (Lackawanna County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Benton Township (Lackawanna County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Lackawanna County), PA is $1,719 (±$450) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Benton Township (Lackawanna County) pay a median of $788 (±$215) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Benton Township (Lackawanna County) gone up?
In Benton Township (Lackawanna County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,401 in 2015–2019 to $1,719 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lackawanna 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 Benton township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05696, in state:42 county:069).
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 .
Related
- Housing in Benton Township (Lackawanna County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Income and affordability in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Home values in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Property taxes in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Types of homes in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Bedrooms in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Age of homes in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Heating fuel in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Commute and cars in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Population growth in Benton Township (Lackawanna County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lackawanna County
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania