How much do homeowners pay a month in Wharton Township (Fayette County), PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Wharton Township (Fayette County), PA pay a median of $1,318 (±$278) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $457 (±$41).
49.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Wharton Township (Fayette County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,192 in 2015–2019 to $1,318 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
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
- $1,318 (±$278)
- Without a mortgage
- $457 (±$41)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 49.2%
Monthly owner costs in Wharton Township (Fayette County)
| Wharton Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,318 (±$278) | $1,239 (±$26) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $457 (±$41) | $512 (±$13) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 49.2% (±10.7 points) | 46.9% (±1.9 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,486 (±$267) | $1,607 (±$55) | $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 Wharton Township (Fayette County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Fayette County ($1,239).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Fayette County, Wharton Township (Fayette County) ranks 12 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1620 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Wharton Township (Fayette County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,192 (±$133) | $1,318 (±$278) | +10.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,549 (±$272) | $1,486 (±$267) | −4.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $171,600 (±$20,999) | $225,200 (±$25,539) | +31.2% | 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 Wharton Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Township (Fayette County) | — | $1,318 (±$278) | — |
| Brandonville | 7.9 mi | $1,350 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchance | 8.1 mi | $1,239 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Hopwood | 8.2 mi | $1,395 (±$198) | Not measurably different |
| South Union Township | 8.5 mi | $1,544 (±$140) | Not measurably different |
| Henry Clay Township | 8.8 mi | $1,444 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Markleysburg | 9.0 mi | $1,196 (±$526) | Not measurably different |
| East Uniontown | 9.2 mi | $1,050 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Leith-Hatfield | 9.2 mi | $1,750 (±$508) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lower Tyrone Township | $1,423 (±$79) |
| 7 | Bullskin Township | $1,363 (±$90) |
| 8 | Upper Tyrone Township | $1,335 (±$88) |
| 9 | Dunbar Township | $1,333 (±$87) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | $1,330 (±$246) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | $1,320 (±$399) |
| 12 | Wharton Township (Fayette County) | $1,318 (±$278) |
| 13 | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | $1,303 (±$182) |
| 14 | Stewart Township | $1,288 (±$109) |
| 15 | Uniontown | $1,257 (±$172) |
| 16 | Fairchance | $1,239 (±$125) |
| 17 | Newell | $1,218 (±$164) |
| 18 (tie) | Franklin Township (Fayette County) | $1,215 (±$120) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Fayette 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 Wharton Township (Fayette County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Wharton Township (Fayette County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wharton Township (Fayette County), PA is $1,318 (±$278) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Wharton Township (Fayette County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Wharton Township (Fayette County) pay a median of $457 (±$41) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Wharton Township (Fayette County) gone up?
In Wharton Township (Fayette County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,192 in 2015–2019 to $1,318 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
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 — Wharton township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton township, Fayette 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 Wharton township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:84344, in state:42 county:051).
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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