How much do homeowners pay a month in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), PA pay a median of $2,025 (±$296) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $778 (±$105).
64.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Covington Township (Lackawanna County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,747 in 2015–2019 to $2,025 in 2020–2024 (+15.9%).
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
- $2,025 (±$296)
- Without a mortgage
- $778 (±$105)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 64.8%
Monthly owner costs in Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,025 (±$296) | $1,539 (±$35) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $778 (±$105) | $673 (±$15) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 64.8% (±8.8 points) | 52.1% (±1.6 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,183 (±$343) | $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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in 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, Covington Township (Lackawanna County) ranks 6 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,747 (±$337) | $2,025 (±$296) | +15.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,484 (±$407) | $4,183 (±$343) | +20.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $229,700 (±$18,950) | $265,700 (±$31,716) | +15.7% | 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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | — | $2,025 (±$296) | — |
| Moscow | 3.4 mi | $1,910 (±$170) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bass Lake | 3.5 mi | $1,321 (±$313) | Lower |
| Clifton Township | 3.7 mi | $1,395 (±$575) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.8 mi | $1,820 (±$293) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 5.3 mi | $1,731 (±$199) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 6.1 mi | $1,280 (±$186) | Lower |
| Elmhurst Township | 6.1 mi | $1,714 (±$163) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Brook Township | 6.7 mi | $2,238 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Big Bass Lake, PA ($1,321), Lehigh Township (Wayne County), PA ($1,280).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Abington Township | $2,600 (±$337) |
| 2 | Waverly Township | $2,522 (±$360) |
| 3 | West Abington Township | $2,309 (±$217) |
| 4 | Roaring Brook Township | $2,238 (±$185) |
| 5 | Newton Township | $2,119 (±$293) |
| 6 | Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | $2,025 (±$296) |
| 7 | South Abington Township | $1,997 (±$224) |
| 8 | Moosic | $1,975 (±$337) |
| 9 | Glenburn Township | $1,911 (±$251) |
| 10 | Moscow | $1,910 (±$170) |
| 11 | Clarks Green | $1,886 (±$122) |
| 12 | Dalton | $1,847 (±$116) |
Showing 12 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.
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Questions about Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Covington Township (Lackawanna County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), PA is $2,025 (±$296) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Covington Township (Lackawanna County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) pay a median of $778 (±$105) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) gone up?
In Covington Township (Lackawanna County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,747 in 2015–2019 to $2,025 in 2020–2024 (+15.9%).
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 — Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington 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 Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:16664, 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
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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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