How much do homeowners pay a month in Lancaster, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lancaster, CA pay a median of $2,245 (±$53) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $744 (±$28).
71.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lancaster, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,670 in 2015–2019 to $2,245 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
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
- $2,245 (±$53)
- Without a mortgage
- $744 (±$28)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 71.2%
Monthly owner costs in Lancaster
| Lancaster | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,245 (±$53) | $3,160 (±$13) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $744 (±$28) | $843 (±$7) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 71.2% (±2.1 points) | 68.0% (±0.2 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,074 (±$147) | $5,675 (±$32) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lancaster, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Los Angeles County ($3,160).
It is also lower than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Los Angeles County, Lancaster ranks 124 of 138 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 698 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lancaster have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,670 (±$26) | $2,245 (±$53) | +34.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,820 (±$61) | $4,074 (±$147) | +44.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $261,400 (±$5,345) | $446,600 (±$6,728) | +70.8% | 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 Lancaster
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | — | $2,245 (±$53) | — |
| Quartz Hill | 3.7 mi | $2,486 (±$197) | Higher |
| Desert View Highlands | 7.2 mi | $2,270 (±$1,260) | Not measurably different |
| Palmdale | 8.1 mi | $2,384 (±$57) | Higher |
| Leona Valley | 9.3 mi | $3,173 (±$474) | Higher |
| Elizabeth Lake | 12 mi | $2,239 (±$122) | Not measurably different |
| Rosamond | 12 mi | $2,071 (±$82) | Lower |
| Acton | 14 mi | $3,308 (±$302) | Higher |
| Sun Village | 15 mi | $1,757 (±$265) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rosamond, CA ($2,071), Sun Village, CA ($1,757).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Quartz Hill, CA ($2,486), Palmdale, CA ($2,384), Leona Valley, CA ($3,173).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Lynwood | $2,323 (±$78) |
| 119 | Baldwin Park | $2,310 (±$77) |
| 120 | Huntington Park | $2,309 (±$147) |
| 121 | Desert View Highlands | $2,270 (±$1,260) |
| 122 | Maywood | $2,262 (±$217) |
| 123 | South El Monte | $2,259 (±$154) |
| 124 | Lancaster | $2,245 (±$53) |
| 125 | Elizabeth Lake | $2,239 (±$122) |
| 126 | Hawaiian Gardens | $2,237 (±$310) |
| 127 | Walnut Park | $2,236 (±$241) |
| 128 | La Puente | $2,229 (±$123) |
| 129 | South San Jose Hills | $2,228 (±$135) |
| 130 (tie) | Irwindale | $2,174 (±$197) |
Showing 13 of 138 places in Los Angeles 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 Lancaster
What is the average mortgage payment in Lancaster?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lancaster, CA is $2,245 (±$53) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lancaster?
Owners without a mortgage in Lancaster pay a median of $744 (±$28) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lancaster gone up?
In Lancaster, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,670 in 2015–2019 to $2,245 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
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 — Lancaster city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, California
- 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 Lancaster city, California (place:40130, in state:06).
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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