How much do homeowners pay a month in Liberty Township (Mercer County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Liberty Township (Mercer County), PA pay a median of $1,497 (±$129) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $521 (±$36).
45.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Liberty Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,284 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
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
- $1,497 (±$129)
- Without a mortgage
- $521 (±$36)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 45.4%
Monthly owner costs in Liberty Township (Mercer County)
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,497 (±$129) | $1,266 (±$32) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $521 (±$36) | $508 (±$11) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 45.4% (±7.4 points) | 47.8% (±1.5 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,105 (±$266) | $1,936 (±$51) | $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 Liberty Township (Mercer County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Mercer County ($1,266).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Mercer County, Liberty Township (Mercer County) ranks 8 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1166 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Liberty Township (Mercer County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,284 (±$85) | $1,497 (±$129) | +16.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,761 (±$158) | $2,105 (±$266) | +19.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $187,400 (±$10,002) | $233,200 (±$20,001) | +24.4% | 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 Liberty Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | — | $1,497 (±$129) | — |
| Plain Grove Township | 3.2 mi | $1,278 (±$170) | Lower |
| Grove City | 3.3 mi | $1,221 (±$105) | Lower |
| Slippery Rock | 3.8 mi | $1,720 (±$235) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer Township | 4.6 mi | $1,508 (±$371) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Mercer County) | 4.6 mi | $1,662 (±$182) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | 4.9 mi | $1,376 (±$288) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisville | 5.2 mi | $1,274 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 5.5 mi | $1,326 (±$137) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plain Grove Township, PA ($1,278), Grove City, PA ($1,221).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jackson Township (Mercer County) | $1,683 (±$323) |
| 3 | Lake Township (Mercer County) | $1,667 (±$285) |
| 4 | Pine Township (Mercer County) | $1,662 (±$182) |
| 5 | Findley Township | $1,625 (±$175) |
| 6 | Wolf Creek Township | $1,602 (±$398) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Mercer County) | $1,583 (±$222) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | $1,497 (±$129) |
| 9 | New Vernon Township | $1,479 (±$253) |
| 10 | Coolspring Township | $1,467 (±$157) |
| 11 | Mill Creek Township (Mercer County) | $1,458 (±$333) |
| 12 | Clark | $1,449 (±$189) |
| 13 | Mercer | $1,442 (±$196) |
| 14 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | $1,425 (±$71) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Liberty Township (Mercer County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Liberty Township (Mercer County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Liberty Township (Mercer County), PA is $1,497 (±$129) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Liberty Township (Mercer County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Liberty Township (Mercer County) pay a median of $521 (±$36) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Liberty Township (Mercer County) gone up?
In Liberty Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,284 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
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 — Liberty township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty township, Mercer 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 Liberty township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:43104, in state:42 county:085).
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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