How much do homeowners pay a month in Santa Clarita, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Santa Clarita, CA pay a median of $3,309 (±$51) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $994 (±$33).
76.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Santa Clarita, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,647 in 2015–2019 to $3,309 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
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
- $3,309 (±$51)
- Without a mortgage
- $994 (±$33)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 76.2%
Monthly owner costs in Santa Clarita
| Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,309 (±$51) | $3,160 (±$13) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $994 (±$33) | $843 (±$7) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 76.2% (±1.6 points) | 68.0% (±0.2 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,890 (±$150) | $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 Santa Clarita, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Los Angeles County ($3,160).
It is also higher than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita ranks 50 of 138 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 289 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Santa Clarita have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,647 (±$35) | $3,309 (±$51) | +25.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,429 (±$92) | $6,890 (±$150) | +26.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $537,000 (±$6,144) | $784,700 (±$8,976) | +46.1% | 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 Santa Clarita
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | — | $3,309 (±$51) | — |
| Stevenson Ranch | 5.2 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Castaic | 8.6 mi | $3,348 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| San Fernando | 9.6 mi | $2,577 (±$215) | Lower |
| Val Verde | 10 mi | $2,365 (±$227) | Lower |
| Hasley Canyon | 10 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Agua Dulce | 12 mi | $3,470 (±$407) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Susana | 14 mi | $2,872 (±$1,291) | Not measurably different |
| Piru | 17 mi | $2,188 (±$608) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Fernando, CA ($2,577), Val Verde, CA ($2,365), Piru, CA ($2,188).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Temple City | $3,399 (±$273) |
| 45 | Walnut | $3,396 (±$178) |
| 46 | Claremont | $3,393 (±$179) |
| 47 | Castaic | $3,348 (±$139) |
| 48 | East San Gabriel | $3,327 (±$249) |
| 49 | Del Aire | $3,321 (±$274) |
| 50 | Santa Clarita | $3,309 (±$51) |
| 51 | Acton | $3,308 (±$302) |
| 52 | Cerritos | $3,307 (±$128) |
| 53 | Signal Hill | $3,263 (±$354) |
| 54 | Glendora | $3,195 (±$116) |
| 55 | San Dimas | $3,181 (±$178) |
| 56 | Leona Valley | $3,173 (±$474) |
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 Santa Clarita
What is the average mortgage payment in Santa Clarita?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Santa Clarita, CA is $3,309 (±$51) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Santa Clarita?
Owners without a mortgage in Santa Clarita pay a median of $994 (±$33) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Santa Clarita gone up?
In Santa Clarita, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,647 in 2015–2019 to $3,309 in 2020–2024 (+25.0%).
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 — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita city, California (place:69088, 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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