How much do homeowners pay a month in Highland Township (Chester County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Highland Township (Chester County), PA pay a median of $2,162 (±$368) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,033 (±$215).
52.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Highland Township (Chester County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,904 in 2015–2019 to $2,162 in 2020–2024 (+13.6%).
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
- $2,162 (±$368)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,033 (±$215)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.8%
Monthly owner costs in Highland Township (Chester County)
| Highland Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,162 (±$368) | $2,660 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,033 (±$215) | $977 (±$12) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.8% (±9.1 points) | 67.5% (±0.8 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,498 (±$729) | $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 Highland Township (Chester County), the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Chester County ($2,660).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Chester County, Highland Township (Chester County) ranks 58 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Highland Township (Chester County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,904 (±$188) | $2,162 (±$368) | +13.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,761 (±$387) | $6,498 (±$729) | +12.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $253,400 (±$19,357) | $350,000 (±$100,885) | +38.1% | 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 Highland Township (Chester County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Township (Chester County) | — | $2,162 (±$368) | — |
| Parkesburg | 2.9 mi | $2,216 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 3.1 mi | $2,828 (±$245) | Higher |
| West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 3.4 mi | $2,163 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood (Chester County) | 4.1 mi | $1,499 (±$797) | Not measurably different |
| Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 4.1 mi | $2,394 (±$177) | Not measurably different |
| Atglen | 4.5 mi | $2,220 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| West Sadsbury Township | 4.7 mi | $1,878 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 5.0 mi | $2,265 (±$103) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Londonderry Township (Chester County), PA ($2,828).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Kennett Square | $2,221 (±$257) |
| 53 | Atglen | $2,220 (±$93) |
| 54 | Parkesburg | $2,216 (±$197) |
| 55 | Downingtown | $2,183 (±$133) |
| 56 | Lower Oxford Township | $2,175 (±$150) |
| 57 | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | $2,163 (±$312) |
| 58 | Highland Township (Chester County) | $2,162 (±$368) |
| 59 | Caln Township | $2,108 (±$154) |
| 60 | Phoenixville | $2,080 (±$111) |
| 61 | Avondale | $2,071 (±$207) |
| 62 | Upper Oxford Township | $2,011 (±$285) |
| 63 | Honey Brook Township | $1,998 (±$273) |
| 64 | West Nottingham Township | $1,991 (±$184) |
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 Highland Township (Chester County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Highland Township (Chester County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Highland Township (Chester County), PA is $2,162 (±$368) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Highland Township (Chester County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Highland Township (Chester County) pay a median of $1,033 (±$215) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Highland Township (Chester County) gone up?
In Highland Township (Chester County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,904 in 2015–2019 to $2,162 in 2020–2024 (+13.6%).
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 — Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland 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 Highland township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:34448, 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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