How much do homeowners pay a month in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA pay a median of $1,871 (±$87) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $638 (±$52).
58.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,491 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+25.5%).
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
- $1,871 (±$87)
- Without a mortgage
- $638 (±$52)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 58.6%
Monthly owner costs in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,871 (±$87) | $1,818 (±$20) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $638 (±$52) | $702 (±$11) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 58.6% (±9.8 points) | 60.3% (±0.9 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,839 (±$354) | $3,975 (±$49) | $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 Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Lancaster County ($1,818).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Lancaster County, Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) ranks 26 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 470 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,491 (±$119) | $1,871 (±$87) | +25.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,548 (±$147) | $3,839 (±$354) | +8.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $219,800 (±$13,667) | $307,000 (±$47,498) | +39.7% | 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 Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | — | $1,871 (±$87) | — |
| Clay | 3.6 mi | $2,185 (±$259) | Higher |
| Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | $1,960 (±$136) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 3.8 mi | $1,386 (±$115) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 4.3 mi | $1,766 (±$237) | Not measurably different |
| Lititz | 4.7 mi | $1,714 (±$116) | Lower |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 4.8 mi | $1,883 (±$65) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County) | 5.0 mi | $1,920 (±$444) | Not measurably different |
| Rothsville | 5.7 mi | $1,864 (±$90) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penryn, PA ($1,386), Lititz, PA ($1,714).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clay, PA ($2,185).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | East Drumore Township | $1,902 (±$96) |
| 21 | Conoy Township | $1,900 (±$121) |
| 22 | East Donegal Township | $1,892 (±$110) |
| 23 | Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | $1,883 (±$65) |
| 24 | Pequea Township | $1,879 (±$116) |
| 25 | Drumore Township | $1,877 (±$107) |
| 26 | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | $1,871 (±$87) |
| 27 | East Cocalico Township | $1,869 (±$245) |
| 28 | Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | $1,863 (±$215) |
| 29 | East Earl Township | $1,861 (±$142) |
| 30 | Fulton Township | $1,828 (±$207) |
| 31 | Strasburg Township | $1,823 (±$200) |
| 32 | West Cocalico Township | $1,813 (±$90) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brickerville.
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 Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA is $1,871 (±$87) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) pay a median of $638 (±$52) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) gone up?
In Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,491 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+25.5%).
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 — Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth township, Lancaster 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 Elizabeth township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:23008, in state:42 county:071).
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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