How much do homeowners pay a month in Monessen, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Monessen, PA pay a median of $1,184 (±$102) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $537 (±$31).
46.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Monessen, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $957 in 2015–2019 to $1,184 in 2020–2024 (+23.7%).
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
- $1,184 (±$102)
- Without a mortgage
- $537 (±$31)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 46.5%
Monthly owner costs in Monessen
| Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,184 (±$102) | $1,452 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $537 (±$31) | $572 (±$8) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 46.5% (±7.1 points) | 53.8% (±1.1 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,876 (±$338) | $2,501 (±$46) | $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 Monessen, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Westmoreland County ($1,452).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Westmoreland County, Monessen ranks 46 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2027 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Monessen have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $957 (±$59) | $1,184 (±$102) | +23.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,849 (±$101) | $1,876 (±$338) | +1.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $76,300 (±$6,713) | $95,900 (±$10,986) | +25.7% | 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 Monessen
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen | — | $1,184 (±$102) | — |
| Charleroi | 1.3 mi | $1,009 (±$112) | Lower |
| North Charleroi | 1.3 mi | $1,054 (±$122) | Not measurably different |
| North Belle Vernon | 1.7 mi | $1,137 (±$123) | Not measurably different |
| Speers | 2.0 mi | $1,279 (±$71) | Not measurably different |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 2.2 mi | $1,385 (±$140) | Higher |
| Donora | 2.2 mi | $962 (±$66) | Lower |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2.2 mi | $1,298 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Vernon | 2.3 mi | $1,029 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charleroi, PA ($1,009), Donora, PA ($962).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wickerham Manor-Fisher, PA ($1,385).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Arona | $1,263 (±$791) |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $1,253 (±$104) |
| 42 | Donegal | $1,225 (±$242) |
| 43 | South Greensburg | $1,223 (±$108) |
| 44 | Scottdale | $1,213 (±$96) |
| 45 | Export | $1,196 (±$302) |
| 46 | Monessen | $1,184 (±$102) |
| 47 | New Kensington | $1,179 (±$49) |
| 48 | Loyalhanna Township | $1,175 (±$243) |
| 49 | Jeannette | $1,173 (±$64) |
| 50 | Southwest Greensburg | $1,159 (±$100) |
| 51 | North Belle Vernon | $1,137 (±$123) |
| 52 | Penn | $1,120 (±$74) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Monessen
What is the average mortgage payment in Monessen?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Monessen, PA is $1,184 (±$102) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Monessen?
Owners without a mortgage in Monessen pay a median of $537 (±$31) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Monessen gone up?
In Monessen, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $957 in 2015–2019 to $1,184 in 2020–2024 (+23.7%).
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 — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, 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 Monessen city, Pennsylvania (place:50344, in state:42).
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.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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