How much do homeowners pay a month in Scott Township (Wayne County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Scott Township (Wayne County), PA pay a median of $1,635 (±$210) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $605 (±$148).
36.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Scott Township (Wayne County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,224 in 2015–2019 to $1,635 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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
- $1,635 (±$210)
- Without a mortgage
- $605 (±$148)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 36.6%
Monthly owner costs in Scott Township (Wayne County)
| Scott Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,635 (±$210) | $1,652 (±$46) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $605 (±$148) | $645 (±$24) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 36.6% (±15.7 points) | 45.8% (±2.8 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,682 (±$725) | $3,039 (±$98) | $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 Scott Township (Wayne County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Wayne County ($1,652).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Wayne County, Scott Township (Wayne County) ranks 16 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 863 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Scott Township (Wayne County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,224 (±$110) | $1,635 (±$210) | +33.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,600 (±$698) | $2,682 (±$725) | +3.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $168,100 (±$26,380) | $229,500 (±$87,703) | +36.5% | 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 Scott Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Wayne County) | — | $1,635 (±$210) | — |
| Starrucca | 4.6 mi | $1,213 (±$245) | Lower |
| Village of Hancock | 6.3 mi | $1,597 (±$310) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township (Susquehanna County) | 6.8 mi | $1,302 (±$273) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Township | 7.1 mi | $1,496 (±$1,066) | Not measurably different |
| Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | 8.0 mi | $1,677 (±$353) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Deposit | 8.0 mi | $1,359 (±$151) | Lower |
| Thompson | 8.1 mi | $1,354 (±$376) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) | 8.2 mi | $1,650 (±$508) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Starrucca, PA ($1,213), Village of Deposit, NY ($1,359).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sterling Township | $1,731 (±$199) |
| 11 | Dyberry Township | $1,711 (±$122) |
| 12 | Lake Township (Wayne County) | $1,687 (±$107) |
| 13 | Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | $1,677 (±$353) |
| 14 | Bethany | $1,675 (±$663) |
| 15 | Clinton Township (Wayne County) | $1,658 (±$515) |
| 16 | Scott Township (Wayne County) | $1,635 (±$210) |
| 17 | Texas Township | $1,568 (±$184) |
| 18 | South Canaan Township | $1,539 (±$168) |
| 19 | Salem Township (Wayne County) | $1,515 (±$231) |
| 20 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | $1,497 (±$260) |
| 21 | Preston Township | $1,496 (±$1,066) |
| 22 | Prompton | $1,444 (±$195) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Scott Township (Wayne County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Scott Township (Wayne County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Scott Township (Wayne County), PA is $1,635 (±$210) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Scott Township (Wayne County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Scott Township (Wayne County) pay a median of $605 (±$148) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Scott Township (Wayne County) gone up?
In Scott Township (Wayne County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,224 in 2015–2019 to $1,635 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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 — Scott township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Wayne 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 Scott township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:68416, in state:42 county:127).
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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