How much do homeowners pay a month in Waterford, WI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Waterford, WI pay a median of $1,819 (±$176) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $784 (±$56).
71.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Waterford, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,773 in 2015–2019 to $1,819 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,819 (±$176)
- Without a mortgage
- $784 (±$56)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 71.7%
Monthly owner costs in Waterford
| Waterford | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,819 (±$176) | $1,691 (±$28) | $1,689 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $784 (±$56) | $690 (±$11) | $659 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 71.7% (±6.6 points) | 66.3% (±1.6 points) | 61.1% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,763 (±$475) | $4,099 (±$75) | $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 Waterford, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Racine County ($1,691).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($1,689).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Racine County, Waterford ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 454 of 1,845.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Waterford have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,773 (±$214) | $1,819 (±$176) | +2.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,316 (±$219) | $4,763 (±$475) | +10.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $211,500 (±$12,329) | $329,800 (±$24,417) | +55.9% | 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 Waterford
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | — | $1,819 (±$176) | — |
| Town of Waterford | 2.6 mi | $2,167 (±$149) | Higher |
| Rochester | 2.9 mi | $1,942 (±$180) | Not measurably different |
| Tichigan | 3.1 mi | $2,313 (±$150) | Higher |
| Town of Norway | 5.2 mi | $2,136 (±$114) | Higher |
| Wind Lake | 5.3 mi | $1,952 (±$148) | Not measurably different |
| Browns Lake | 5.4 mi | $1,835 (±$215) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dover (Racine County) | 5.8 mi | $1,777 (±$205) | Not measurably different |
| Town of East Troy | 6.1 mi | $2,214 (±$341) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Waterford, WI ($2,167), Tichigan, WI ($2,313), Town of Norway, WI ($2,136).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Racine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Norway | $2,136 (±$114) |
| 5 | Raymond | $2,069 (±$150) |
| 6 | Rochester | $1,942 (±$180) |
| 7 | Wind Point | $1,935 (±$230) |
| 8 | Mount Pleasant | $1,859 (±$103) |
| 9 | Caledonia | $1,836 (±$83) |
| 10 | Waterford | $1,819 (±$176) |
| 11 | Burlington | $1,798 (±$177) |
| 12 | Union Grove | $1,792 (±$130) |
| 13 | Town of Burlington | $1,782 (±$235) |
| 14 | Town of Dover (Racine County) | $1,777 (±$205) |
| 15 | Sturtevant | $1,674 (±$178) |
| 16 | Elmwood Park | $1,456 (±$1,120) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Racine 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 Waterford
What is the average mortgage payment in Waterford?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Waterford, WI is $1,819 (±$176) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Waterford?
Owners without a mortgage in Waterford pay a median of $784 (±$56) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Waterford gone up?
In Waterford, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,773 in 2015–2019 to $1,819 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford village, 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 Waterford village, Wisconsin (place:83825, 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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