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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
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This indicator shows the median housing costs for homeowners with a mortgage.
Why is this important?
High costs of homeownership with a mortgage can strain both the homeowners and the local housing market. Homeowners unable to make their mortgage payments was a key factor in the recent housing market crash and led to many foreclosures.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- American Community Survey 5-Year
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Economy / Housing & Homes, Community / Demographics, Social Determinants of Health