How much do homeowners pay a month in Freedom Township (Adams County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Freedom Township (Adams County), PA pay a median of $2,211 (±$235) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $705 (±$107).
56.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Freedom Township (Adams County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,945 in 2015–2019 to $2,211 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
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
- $2,211 (±$235)
- Without a mortgage
- $705 (±$107)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.0%
Monthly owner costs in Freedom Township (Adams County)
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,211 (±$235) | $1,780 (±$40) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $705 (±$107) | $674 (±$17) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.0% (±8.9 points) | 62.2% (±1.5 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,341 (±$566) | $3,561 (±$83) | $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 Freedom Township (Adams County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Adams County ($1,780).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Adams County, Freedom Township (Adams County) ranks 1 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Freedom Township (Adams County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,945 (±$153) | $2,211 (±$235) | +13.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,629 (±$382) | $4,341 (±$566) | +19.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $294,000 (±$27,561) | $440,500 (±$67,165) | +49.8% | 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 Freedom Township (Adams County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | — | $2,211 (±$235) | — |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 3.5 mi | $2,000 (±$293) | Not measurably different |
| Emmitsburg | 3.9 mi | $1,742 (±$308) | Lower |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 4.0 mi | $1,951 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 4.4 mi | $1,693 (±$196) | Lower |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 4.6 mi | $2,125 (±$350) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Valley | 4.8 mi | $1,812 (±$127) | Lower |
| Gettysburg | 6.0 mi | $1,558 (±$165) | Lower |
| Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 6.2 mi | $2,011 (±$239) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emmitsburg, MD ($1,742), Fairfield, PA ($1,693), Carroll Valley, PA ($1,812).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Township (Adams County) | $2,211 (±$235) |
| 2 | Highland Township (Adams County) | $2,125 (±$350) |
| 3 | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | $2,050 (±$323) |
| 4 | Germany Township | $2,049 (±$201) |
| 5 | Berwick Township | $2,026 (±$238) |
| 6 | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | $2,011 (±$239) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Adams County) | $2,000 (±$293) |
Showing 7 of 34 places in Adams 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 Freedom Township (Adams County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Freedom Township (Adams County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Freedom Township (Adams County), PA is $2,211 (±$235) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Freedom Township (Adams County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Freedom Township (Adams County) pay a median of $705 (±$107) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Freedom Township (Adams County) gone up?
In Freedom Township (Adams County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,945 in 2015–2019 to $2,211 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
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 — Freedom township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom township, Adams 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 Freedom township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:27704, in state:42 county:001).
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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