How much do homeowners pay a month in Washington Township (Northampton County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Washington Township (Northampton County), PA pay a median of $2,240 (±$576) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $696 (±$71).
67.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Washington Township (Northampton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,821 in 2015–2019 to $2,240 in 2020–2024 (+23.0%).
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
- $2,240 (±$576)
- Without a mortgage
- $696 (±$71)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 67.0%
Monthly owner costs in Washington Township (Northampton County)
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,240 (±$576) | $1,957 (±$27) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $696 (±$71) | $766 (±$17) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 67.0% (±7.7 points) | 59.7% (±1.3 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,697 (±$951) | $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 Washington Township (Northampton County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Northampton County ($1,957).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Northampton County, Washington Township (Northampton County) ranks 8 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 210 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Washington Township (Northampton County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,821 (±$126) | $2,240 (±$576) | +23.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,627 (±$546) | $5,697 (±$951) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $236,400 (±$13,293) | $338,000 (±$63,271) | +43.0% | 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 Washington Township (Northampton County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | — | $2,240 (±$576) | — |
| Bangor | 1.6 mi | $1,423 (±$55) | Lower |
| East Bangor | 2.3 mi | $1,594 (±$230) | Lower |
| Roseto | 2.5 mi | $1,682 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
| Pen Argyl | 3.5 mi | $1,429 (±$242) | Lower |
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | 3.8 mi | $1,668 (±$117) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 4.1 mi | $1,955 (±$140) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 4.7 mi | $1,855 (±$178) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Gap | 5.1 mi | $1,426 (±$200) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bangor, PA ($1,423), East Bangor, PA ($1,594), Pen Argyl, PA ($1,429).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lower Nazareth Township | $2,631 (±$175) |
| 3 | Bushkill Township | $2,548 (±$259) |
| 4 | Lower Saucon Township | $2,384 (±$237) |
| 5 | Forks Township (Northampton County) | $2,352 (±$99) |
| 6 | Hanover Township (Northampton County) | $2,290 (±$142) |
| 7 | Upper Nazareth Township | $2,246 (±$155) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Northampton County) | $2,240 (±$576) |
| 9 | Bethlehem Township | $2,217 (±$87) |
| 10 | Tatamy | $2,190 (±$359) |
| 11 | East Allen Township | $2,089 (±$184) |
| 12 | Palmer Township | $2,087 (±$130) |
| 13 | Stockertown | $2,022 (±$219) |
| 14 | Moore Township | $2,004 (±$153) |
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 Washington Township (Northampton County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Washington Township (Northampton County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Washington Township (Northampton County), PA is $2,240 (±$576) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Washington Township (Northampton County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Washington Township (Northampton County) pay a median of $696 (±$71) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Washington Township (Northampton County) gone up?
In Washington Township (Northampton County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,821 in 2015–2019 to $2,240 in 2020–2024 (+23.0%).
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 — Washington township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington 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 Washington township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81296, 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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