How much do homeowners pay a month in Forks Township (Northampton County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Forks Township (Northampton County), PA pay a median of $2,352 (±$99) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $855 (±$58).
65.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Forks Township (Northampton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,069 in 2015–2019 to $2,352 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
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
- $2,352 (±$99)
- Without a mortgage
- $855 (±$58)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 65.0%
Monthly owner costs in Forks Township (Northampton County)
| Forks Township (Northampton County) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,352 (±$99) | $1,957 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $855 (±$58) | $766 (±$17) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 65.0% (±5.4 points) | 59.7% (±1.3 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,202 (±$311) | $4,700 (±$82) | $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 Forks Township (Northampton County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Northampton County ($1,957).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Northampton County, Forks Township (Northampton County) ranks 5 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Forks Township (Northampton County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,069 (±$88) | $2,352 (±$99) | +13.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,023 (±$245) | $6,202 (±$311) | +3.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $269,700 (±$12,389) | $358,900 (±$15,631) | +33.1% | 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 Forks Township (Northampton County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks Township (Northampton County) | — | $2,352 (±$99) | — |
| Tatamy | 1.6 mi | $2,190 (±$359) | Not measurably different |
| Stockertown | 2.4 mi | $2,022 (±$219) | Lower |
| Palmer Township | 3.0 mi | $2,087 (±$130) | Lower |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3.2 mi | $1,982 (±$191) | Lower |
| Easton | 3.4 mi | $1,539 (±$107) | Lower |
| Wilson | 3.6 mi | $1,549 (±$123) | Lower |
| Palmer Heights | 3.8 mi | $2,060 (±$275) | Not measurably different |
| Phillipsburg Town | 3.8 mi | $1,582 (±$115) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stockertown, PA ($2,022), Palmer Township, PA ($2,087), Eastlawn Gardens, PA ($1,982).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Township (Northampton County) | $2,659 (±$575) |
| 2 | Lower Nazareth Township | $2,631 (±$175) |
| 3 | Bushkill Township | $2,548 (±$259) |
| 4 | Lower Saucon Township | $2,384 (±$237) |
| 5 | Forks Township (Northampton County) | $2,352 (±$99) |
| 6 | Hanover Township (Northampton County) | $2,290 (±$142) |
| 7 | Upper Nazareth Township | $2,246 (±$155) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Northampton County) | $2,240 (±$576) |
| 9 | Bethlehem Township | $2,217 (±$87) |
| 10 | Tatamy | $2,190 (±$359) |
| 11 | East Allen Township | $2,089 (±$184) |
Showing 11 of 38 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Forks Township (Northampton County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Chestnut Hill.
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 Forks Township (Northampton County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Forks Township (Northampton County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Forks Township (Northampton County), PA is $2,352 (±$99) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Forks Township (Northampton County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Forks Township (Northampton County) pay a median of $855 (±$58) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Forks Township (Northampton County) gone up?
In Forks Township (Northampton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,069 in 2015–2019 to $2,352 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
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 — Forks township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks township, Northampton 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 Forks township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:26728, in state:42 county:095).
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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