How much do homeowners pay a month in Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA pay a median of $1,668 (±$117) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $689 (±$134).
42.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lower Mount Bethel Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,574 in 2015–2019 to $1,668 in 2020–2024 (+6.0%).
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
- $1,668 (±$117)
- Without a mortgage
- $689 (±$134)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 42.0%
Monthly owner costs in Lower Mount Bethel Township
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,668 (±$117) | $1,957 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $689 (±$134) | $766 (±$17) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 42.0% (±10.8 points) | 59.7% (±1.3 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,988 (±$1,287) | $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 Lower Mount Bethel Township, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Northampton County ($1,957).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Northampton County, Lower Mount Bethel Township ranks 26 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 787 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lower Mount Bethel Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,574 (±$166) | $1,668 (±$117) | +6.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,955 (±$624) | $3,988 (±$1,287) | +0.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $220,600 (±$26,338) | $287,700 (±$35,844) | +30.4% | 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 Lower Mount Bethel Township
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | — | $1,668 (±$117) | — |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 3.8 mi | $2,240 (±$576) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township | 4.1 mi | $2,144 (±$232) | Higher |
| Belvidere Town | 5.0 mi | $2,046 (±$166) | Higher |
| Bangor | 5.4 mi | $1,423 (±$55) | Lower |
| Plainfield Township | 5.5 mi | $1,955 (±$140) | Higher |
| Forks Township (Northampton County) | 5.7 mi | $2,352 (±$99) | Higher |
| East Bangor | 5.8 mi | $1,594 (±$230) | Not measurably different |
| Chestnut Hill | 5.9 mi | $2,425 (±$160) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bangor, PA ($1,423).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harmony Township, NJ ($2,144), Belvidere Town, NJ ($2,046), Plainfield Township, PA ($1,955).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bethlehem | $1,721 (±$44) |
| 21 | Portland | $1,705 (±$355) |
| 22 | Bath | $1,702 (±$133) |
| 23 | North Catasauqua | $1,692 (±$146) |
| 24 | Hellertown | $1,684 (±$93) |
| 25 | Roseto | $1,682 (±$83) |
| 26 | Lower Mount Bethel Township | $1,668 (±$117) |
| 27 | Northampton | $1,620 (±$144) |
| 28 | East Bangor | $1,594 (±$230) |
| 29 | Glendon | $1,574 (±$154) |
| 30 | Walnutport | $1,557 (±$115) |
| 31 | Wilson | $1,549 (±$123) |
| 32 | Easton | $1,539 (±$107) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Lower Mount Bethel Township
What is the average mortgage payment in Lower Mount Bethel Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA is $1,668 (±$117) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lower Mount Bethel Township?
Owners without a mortgage in Lower Mount Bethel Township pay a median of $689 (±$134) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lower Mount Bethel Township gone up?
In Lower Mount Bethel Township, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,574 in 2015–2019 to $1,668 in 2020–2024 (+6.0%).
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 — Lower Mount Bethel township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Mount Bethel township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Mount Bethel township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Mount Bethel township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Mount Bethel 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 Lower Mount Bethel township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:45016, 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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