How much do homeowners pay a month in Pen Argyl, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Pen Argyl, PA pay a median of $1,429 (±$242) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $747 (±$256).
78.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Pen Argyl, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,465 in 2015–2019 to $1,429 in 2020–2024 (−2.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,429 (±$242)
- Without a mortgage
- $747 (±$256)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 78.6%
Monthly owner costs in Pen Argyl
| Pen Argyl | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,429 (±$242) | $1,957 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $747 (±$256) | $766 (±$17) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 78.6% (±9.0 points) | 59.7% (±1.3 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,408 (±$899) | $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 Pen Argyl, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Northampton County ($1,957).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Northampton County, Pen Argyl ranks 35 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1336 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Pen Argyl have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,465 (±$136) | $1,429 (±$242) | −2.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,239 (±$278) | $3,408 (±$899) | +5.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $155,600 (±$12,910) | $188,800 (±$28,561) | +21.3% | 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 Pen Argyl
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Argyl | — | $1,429 (±$242) | — |
| Roseto | 1.9 mi | $1,682 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Gap | 2.3 mi | $1,426 (±$200) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 2.4 mi | $1,423 (±$55) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 3.4 mi | $1,955 (±$140) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 3.5 mi | $2,240 (±$576) | Higher |
| East Bangor | 3.6 mi | $1,594 (±$230) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 4.9 mi | $2,027 (±$133) | Higher |
| Ross Township (Monroe County) | 5.7 mi | $1,823 (±$292) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plainfield Township, PA ($1,955), Washington Township (Northampton County), PA ($2,240), Hamilton Township (Monroe County), PA ($2,027).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Glendon | $1,574 (±$154) |
| 30 | Walnutport | $1,557 (±$115) |
| 31 | Wilson | $1,549 (±$123) |
| 32 | Easton | $1,539 (±$107) |
| 33 (tie) | Freemansburg | $1,477 (±$249) |
| 33 (tie) | Nazareth | $1,477 (±$224) |
| 35 | Pen Argyl | $1,429 (±$242) |
| 36 | Wind Gap | $1,426 (±$200) |
| 37 | Bangor | $1,423 (±$55) |
| 38 | West Easton | $1,394 (±$44) |
Showing 10 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 Pen Argyl
What is the average mortgage payment in Pen Argyl?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Pen Argyl, PA is $1,429 (±$242) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Pen Argyl?
Owners without a mortgage in Pen Argyl pay a median of $747 (±$256) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Pen Argyl gone up?
In Pen Argyl, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,465 in 2015–2019 to $1,429 in 2020–2024 (−2.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, 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 Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania (place:58696, 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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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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