How much do homeowners pay a month in Harpers Ferry, WV?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Harpers Ferry, WV pay a median of $3,000 (±$544) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $750 (±$34).
59.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Harpers Ferry, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,681 in 2015–2019 to $3,000 in 2020–2024 (+78.5%).
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
- $3,000 (±$544)
- Without a mortgage
- $750 (±$34)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.1%
Monthly owner costs in Harpers Ferry
| Harpers Ferry | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,000 (±$544) | $1,811 (±$77) | $1,255 (±$13) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $750 (±$34) | $488 (±$23) | $398 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.1% (±22.1 points) | 71.4% (±2.0 points) | 46.1% (±0.5 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,706 (±$260) | $1,857 (±$46) | $865 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Harpers Ferry, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Jefferson County ($1,811).
It is also higher than in West Virginia ($1,255).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jefferson County, Harpers Ferry ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2 of 251.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Harpers Ferry have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,681 (±$513) | $3,000 (±$544) | +78.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,940 (±$337) | $2,706 (±$260) | +39.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $331,700 (±$48,953) | $529,100 (±$148,349) | +59.5% | 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 Harpers Ferry
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | — | $3,000 (±$544) | — |
| Bolivar | 0.6 mi | $1,540 (±$247) | Lower |
| Shenandoah Junction | 5.4 mi | $1,416 (±$199) | Lower |
| Brunswick | 6.2 mi | $2,097 (±$183) | Lower |
| Rosemont | 6.4 mi | $2,108 (±$274) | Lower |
| Lovettsville | 6.6 mi | $2,949 (±$217) | Not measurably different |
| Ranson corporation | 7.6 mi | $1,602 (±$73) | Lower |
| Burkittsville | 7.7 mi | $2,333 (±$559) | Not measurably different |
| Shepherdstown | 8.1 mi | $2,045 (±$825) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bolivar, WV ($1,540), Shenandoah Junction, WV ($1,416), Brunswick, MD ($2,097).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpers Ferry | $3,000 (±$544) |
| 2 | Charles Town | $2,093 (±$171) |
| 3 | Shepherdstown | $2,045 (±$825) |
| 4 | Shannondale | $1,650 (±$120) |
| 5 | Ranson corporation | $1,602 (±$73) |
| 6 | Bolivar | $1,540 (±$247) |
| 7 | Shenandoah Junction | $1,416 (±$199) |
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 Harpers Ferry
What is the average mortgage payment in Harpers Ferry?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Harpers Ferry, WV is $3,000 (±$544) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Harpers Ferry?
Owners without a mortgage in Harpers Ferry pay a median of $750 (±$34) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Harpers Ferry gone up?
In Harpers Ferry, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,681 in 2015–2019 to $3,000 in 2020–2024 (+78.5%).
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 — Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia
- 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 Harpers Ferry town, West Virginia (place:35284, in state:54).
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 .