How much do homeowners pay a month in Big Sandy, TX?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Big Sandy, TX pay a median of $1,573 (±$269) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $399 (±$74).
46.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Big Sandy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $993 in 2015–2019 to $1,573 in 2020–2024 (+58.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,573 (±$269)
- Without a mortgage
- $399 (±$74)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 46.2%
Monthly owner costs in Big Sandy
| Big Sandy | Upshur County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,573 (±$269) | $1,483 (±$84) | $2,106 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 (±$74) | $465 (±$24) | $678 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 46.2% (±13.8 points) | 44.6% (±3.0 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,676 (±$839) | $1,993 (±$187) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Big Sandy, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Upshur County ($1,483).
It is also lower than in Texas ($2,106).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Upshur County, Big Sandy ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 715 of 1,319.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Big Sandy have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $993 (±$153) | $1,573 (±$269) | +58.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,722 (±$432) | $2,676 (±$839) | +55.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,600 (±$23,564) | $123,100 (±$47,674) | +45.5% | 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 Big Sandy
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | — | $1,573 (±$269) | — |
| Hawkins | 5.3 mi | $1,071 (±$203) | Lower |
| Winona | 7.5 mi | $1,221 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
| Gladewater | 10 mi | $1,565 (±$209) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Lake Ranch | 10 mi | $1,531 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Union Grove | 12 mi | $1,874 (±$24) | Higher |
| Warren City | 12 mi | $1,450 (±$531) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville City | 13 mi | $1,563 (±$237) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty City | 14 mi | $1,579 (±$257) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hawkins, TX ($1,071).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Grove, TX ($1,874).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Upshur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Mountain | $2,068 (±$368) |
| 2 | Union Grove | $1,874 (±$24) |
| 3 | Big Sandy | $1,573 (±$269) |
| 4 | Gilmer | $1,535 (±$133) |
| 5 | Ore City | $1,325 (±$220) |
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 Big Sandy
What is the average mortgage payment in Big Sandy?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Big Sandy, TX is $1,573 (±$269) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Big Sandy?
Owners without a mortgage in Big Sandy pay a median of $399 (±$74) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Big Sandy gone up?
In Big Sandy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $993 in 2015–2019 to $1,573 in 2020–2024 (+58.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- 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 Big Sandy town, Texas (place:08224, in state:48).
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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