How much do homeowners pay a month in Colby, WI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Colby, WI pay a median of $1,399 (±$154) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $482 (±$47).
60.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Colby, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,147 in 2015–2019 to $1,399 in 2020–2024 (+22.0%).
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
- $1,399 (±$154)
- Without a mortgage
- $482 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 60.1%
Monthly owner costs in Colby
| Colby | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,399 (±$154) | $1,353 (±$26) | $1,689 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $482 (±$47) | $525 (±$12) | $659 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 60.1% (±8.2 points) | 51.8% (±1.5 points) | 61.1% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,835 (±$287) | $2,505 (±$53) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Colby, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Clark County ($1,353).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($1,689).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Clark County, Colby ranks 24 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1292 of 1,845.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Colby have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,147 (±$68) | $1,399 (±$154) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,260 (±$225) | $2,835 (±$287) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $115,000 (±$8,650) | $184,700 (±$10,129) | +60.6% | Up 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 Colby
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | — | $1,399 (±$154) | — |
| Abbotsford | 2.2 mi | $1,291 (±$119) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colby | 3.3 mi | $1,609 (±$172) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hull (Marathon County) | 3.5 mi | $1,382 (±$110) | Not measurably different |
| Unity | 4.2 mi | $1,067 (±$87) | Lower |
| Dorchester | 6.3 mi | $1,361 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mayville | 6.6 mi | $1,745 (±$209) | Higher |
| Town of Unity (Clark County) | 6.7 mi | $1,407 (±$135) | Not measurably different |
| Curtiss | 6.7 mi | $1,125 (±$333) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Unity, WI ($1,067).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Mayville, WI ($1,745).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Town of Fremont (Clark County) | $1,500 (±$142) |
| 19 | Town of Eaton (Clark County) | $1,473 (±$206) |
| 20 | Town of Warner | $1,469 (±$419) |
| 21 | Town of Hewett | $1,434 (±$109) |
| 22 | Town of Levis | $1,421 (±$67) |
| 23 | Town of Unity (Clark County) | $1,407 (±$135) |
| 24 | Colby | $1,399 (±$154) |
| 25 | Town of Mentor | $1,398 (±$100) |
| 26 | Town of Hoard | $1,379 (±$82) |
| 27 | Dorchester | $1,361 (±$141) |
| 28 | Town of York (Clark County) | $1,354 (±$156) |
| 29 | Town of Weston (Clark County) | $1,333 (±$199) |
| 30 | Town of Lynn | $1,331 (±$107) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Clark 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 Colby
What is the average mortgage payment in Colby?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Colby, WI is $1,399 (±$154) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Colby?
Owners without a mortgage in Colby pay a median of $482 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Colby gone up?
In Colby, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,147 in 2015–2019 to $1,399 in 2020–2024 (+22.0%).
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 — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- 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 Colby city, Wisconsin (place:16150, in state:55).
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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