How much do homeowners pay a month in Charlestown Township, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Charlestown Township, PA pay a median of $3,349 (±$354) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,058 (±$210).
67.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Charlestown Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,663 in 2015–2019 to $3,349 in 2020–2024 (+25.8%).
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
- $3,349 (±$354)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,058 (±$210)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 67.9%
Monthly owner costs in Charlestown Township
| Charlestown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,349 (±$354) | $2,660 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,058 (±$210) | $977 (±$12) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 67.9% (±8.8 points) | 67.5% (±0.8 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,721 (±$1,271) | $6,308 (±$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 Charlestown Township, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Chester County ($2,660).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Chester County, Charlestown Township ranks 9 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Charlestown Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,663 (±$250) | $3,349 (±$354) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,230 (±$464) | $7,721 (±$1,271) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $483,400 (±$65,649) | $781,800 (±$59,644) | +61.7% | 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 Charlestown Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Township | — | $3,349 (±$354) | — |
| East Pikeland Township | 2.9 mi | $2,598 (±$176) | Lower |
| East Whiteland Township | 3.0 mi | $3,273 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| West Pikeland Township | 3.1 mi | $3,738 (±$480) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenixville | 3.6 mi | $2,080 (±$111) | Lower |
| Frazer | 3.7 mi | $2,993 (±$270) | Not measurably different |
| Schuylkill Township (Chester County) | 3.7 mi | $3,234 (±$159) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Clare | 4.5 mi | $2,241 (±$281) | Lower |
| Malvern | 4.7 mi | $2,431 (±$282) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Pikeland Township, PA ($2,598), Phoenixville, PA ($2,080), Mont Clare, PA ($2,241).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | West Vincent Township | $3,741 (±$399) |
| 4 | West Pikeland Township | $3,738 (±$480) |
| 5 | Newlin Township | $3,630 (±$578) |
| 6 | Pennsbury Township | $3,599 (±$497) |
| 7 | Birmingham Township | $3,425 (±$324) |
| 8 | East Nantmeal Township | $3,375 (±$318) |
| 9 | Charlestown Township | $3,349 (±$354) |
| 10 | Tredyffrin Township | $3,283 (±$112) |
| 11 | East Whiteland Township | $3,273 (±$105) |
| 12 | Schuylkill Township (Chester County) | $3,234 (±$159) |
| 13 | London Britain Township | $3,192 (±$199) |
| 14 | East Brandywine Township | $3,136 (±$335) |
| 15 | Upper Uwchlan Township | $3,135 (±$177) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Charlestown Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Charlestown Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Charlestown Township, PA is $3,349 (±$354) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Charlestown Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Charlestown Township pay a median of $1,058 (±$210) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Charlestown Township gone up?
In Charlestown Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,663 in 2015–2019 to $3,349 in 2020–2024 (+25.8%).
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 — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester 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 Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12744, in state:42 county:029).
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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