How much do homeowners pay a month in Benton Township (Minnehaha County), SD?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Minnehaha County), SD pay a median of $2,858 (±$439) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $825 (±$270).
63.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,093 in 2015–2019 to $2,858 in 2020–2024 (+36.6%).
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
- $2,858 (±$439)
- Without a mortgage
- $825 (±$270)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 63.8%
Monthly owner costs in Benton Township (Minnehaha County)
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,858 (±$439) | $1,727 (±$26) | $1,680 (±$15) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $825 (±$270) | $643 (±$16) | $617 (±$7) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 63.8% (±16.6 points) | 64.1% (±1.4 points) | 54.5% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,242 (±$754) | $3,281 (±$66) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Minnehaha County ($1,727).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($1,680).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Minnehaha County, Benton Township (Minnehaha County) ranks 2 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 497.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,093 (±$362) | $2,858 (±$439) | +36.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,052 (±$1,090) | $4,242 (±$754) | +39.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $317,100 (±$45,105) | $452,500 (±$72,160) | +42.7% | 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 Benton Township (Minnehaha County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | — | $2,858 (±$439) | — |
| Crooks | 2.1 mi | $1,867 (±$252) | Lower |
| Hartford | 4.8 mi | $1,582 (±$396) | Lower |
| Lyons Township | 5.6 mi | $3,048 (±$431) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford Township | 5.9 mi | $2,093 (±$342) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.2 mi | $2,270 (±$248) | Lower |
| Mapleton Township | 7.0 mi | $1,754 (±$180) | Lower |
| Grand Meadow Township | 7.7 mi | $2,588 (±$1,057) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Lake Township | 8.5 mi | $2,204 (±$1,287) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crooks, SD ($1,867), Hartford, SD ($1,582), Hartford Township, SD ($2,093).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyons Township | $3,048 (±$431) |
| 2 | Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | $2,858 (±$439) |
| 3 | Taopi Township | $2,796 (±$308) |
| 4 | Wellington Township | $2,627 (±$292) |
| 5 (tie) | Dell Rapids Township | $2,588 (±$689) |
| 5 (tie) | Grand Meadow Township | $2,588 (±$1,057) |
| 7 | Red Rock Township | $2,566 (±$291) |
| 8 | Split Rock Township | $2,464 (±$335) |
Showing 8 of 32 places in Minnehaha 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 Benton Township (Minnehaha County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Benton Township (Minnehaha County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Benton Township (Minnehaha County), SD is $2,858 (±$439) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Benton Township (Minnehaha County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) pay a median of $825 (±$270) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) gone up?
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,093 in 2015–2019 to $2,858 in 2020–2024 (+36.6%).
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 — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- 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 Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (county subdivision:04860, in state:46 county:099).
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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