How much do homeowners pay a month in Salem Township (Mercer County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Salem Township (Mercer County), PA pay a median of $1,414 (±$196) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $420 (±$73).
47.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Salem Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,167 in 2015–2019 to $1,414 in 2020–2024 (+21.2%).
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
- $1,414 (±$196)
- Without a mortgage
- $420 (±$73)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 47.4%
Monthly owner costs in Salem Township (Mercer County)
| Salem Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,414 (±$196) | $1,266 (±$32) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $420 (±$73) | $508 (±$11) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 47.4% (±9.5 points) | 47.8% (±1.5 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,450 (±$223) | $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 Salem Township (Mercer County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from 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, Salem Township (Mercer County) ranks 18 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1378 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Salem Township (Mercer County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,167 (±$122) | $1,414 (±$196) | +21.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,744 (±$223) | $1,450 (±$223) | −16.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $121,900 (±$14,668) | $179,900 (±$29,903) | +47.6% | 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 Salem Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Mercer County) | — | $1,414 (±$196) | — |
| Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 2.6 mi | $1,103 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Creek Township | 4.1 mi | $1,211 (±$133) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township | 4.3 mi | $1,077 (±$109) | Lower |
| Sheakleyville | 4.9 mi | $850 (±$207) | Lower |
| Hempfield Township (Mercer County) | 5.3 mi | $1,201 (±$105) | Not measurably different |
| East Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 5.3 mi | $1,205 (±$103) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 5.5 mi | $973 (±$118) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Mercer County) | 5.7 mi | $1,051 (±$308) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otter Creek Township, PA ($1,077), Sheakleyville, PA ($850), Greenville, PA ($973).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Clark | $1,449 (±$189) |
| 13 | Mercer | $1,442 (±$196) |
| 14 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | $1,425 (±$71) |
| 15 | Worth Township (Mercer County) | $1,420 (±$250) |
| 16 | East Lackawannock Township | $1,416 (±$86) |
| 17 (tie) | Hermitage | $1,414 (±$72) |
| 17 (tie) | Salem Township (Mercer County) | $1,414 (±$196) |
| 19 | Delaware Township (Mercer County) | $1,337 (±$226) |
| 20 | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | $1,326 (±$137) |
| 21 | Deer Creek Township | $1,313 (±$119) |
| 22 | West Middlesex | $1,310 (±$138) |
| 23 | French Creek Township | $1,306 (±$176) |
| 24 | West Salem Township | $1,294 (±$224) |
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 Salem Township (Mercer County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Salem Township (Mercer County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Salem Township (Mercer County), PA is $1,414 (±$196) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Salem Township (Mercer County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Salem Township (Mercer County) pay a median of $420 (±$73) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Salem Township (Mercer County) gone up?
In Salem Township (Mercer County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,167 in 2015–2019 to $1,414 in 2020–2024 (+21.2%).
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 — Salem township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem 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 Salem township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67472, 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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