How much do homeowners pay a month in Jefferson Township (Berks County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Jefferson Township (Berks County), PA pay a median of $2,267 (±$248) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $779 (±$167).
67.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Jefferson Township (Berks County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,868 in 2015–2019 to $2,267 in 2020–2024 (+21.4%).
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
- $2,267 (±$248)
- Without a mortgage
- $779 (±$167)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 67.5%
Monthly owner costs in Jefferson Township (Berks County)
| Jefferson Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,267 (±$248) | $1,800 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $779 (±$167) | $722 (±$12) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 67.5% (±6.2 points) | 61.1% (±0.9 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,157 (±$635) | $4,239 (±$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 Jefferson Township (Berks County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Berks County ($1,800).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Berks County, Jefferson Township (Berks County) ranks 7 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Jefferson Township (Berks County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,868 (±$161) | $2,267 (±$248) | +21.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,865 (±$515) | $5,157 (±$635) | +6.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $228,700 (±$7,828) | $370,300 (±$21,806) | +61.9% | 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 Jefferson Township (Berks County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Berks County) | — | $2,267 (±$248) | — |
| Bernville | 2.7 mi | $1,868 (±$111) | Lower |
| North Heidelberg Township | 3.8 mi | $1,970 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Tulpehocken Township | 4.0 mi | $1,631 (±$92) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Berks County) | 4.5 mi | $2,083 (±$160) | Not measurably different |
| Tulpehocken Township | 4.8 mi | $1,662 (±$176) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Berks County) | 5.0 mi | $1,914 (±$203) | Lower |
| Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 5.3 mi | $1,782 (±$238) | Lower |
| Womelsdorf | 5.6 mi | $1,724 (±$220) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bernville, PA ($1,868), Upper Tulpehocken Township, PA ($1,631), Tulpehocken Township, PA ($1,662).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amity Township (Berks County) | $2,429 (±$190) |
| 2 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | $2,393 (±$204) |
| 3 | Union Township (Berks County) | $2,341 (±$213) |
| 4 | Rockland Township (Berks County) | $2,309 (±$374) |
| 5 | Lower Heidelberg Township | $2,290 (±$304) |
| 6 | Ontelaunee Township | $2,270 (±$305) |
| 7 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | $2,267 (±$248) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Berks County) | $2,261 (±$222) |
| 9 | Pike Township (Berks County) | $2,254 (±$269) |
| 10 | Wyomissing | $2,228 (±$187) |
| 11 | Brecknock Township (Berks County) | $2,204 (±$205) |
| 12 | Ruscombmanor Township | $2,135 (±$172) |
| 13 | Cumru Township | $2,114 (±$159) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Berks 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 Jefferson Township (Berks County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Jefferson Township (Berks County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Jefferson Township (Berks County), PA is $2,267 (±$248) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Jefferson Township (Berks County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Jefferson Township (Berks County) pay a median of $779 (±$167) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Jefferson Township (Berks County) gone up?
In Jefferson Township (Berks County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,868 in 2015–2019 to $2,267 in 2020–2024 (+21.4%).
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 — Jefferson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Berks 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 Jefferson township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37824, in state:42 county:011).
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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