How much do homeowners pay a month in Lake Butler (community), FL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lake Butler (community), FL pay a median of $3,928 (±$271) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,500 or more.
57.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lake Butler (community), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,244 in 2015–2019 to $3,928 in 2020–2024 (+21.1%).
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
- $3,928 (±$271)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,500 or more
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.1%
Monthly owner costs in Lake Butler (community)
| Lake Butler (community) | Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,928 (±$271) | $2,055 (±$28) | $1,959 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,500 or more | $695 (±$11) | $673 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.1% (±6.1 points) | 67.4% (±0.8 points) | 56.3% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,220 (±$1,021) | $2,967 (±$39) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lake Butler (community), the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Orange County ($2,055).
It is also higher than in Florida ($1,959).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Orange County, Lake Butler (community) ranks 1 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 31 of 830.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lake Butler (community) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,244 (±$202) | $3,928 (±$271) | +21.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $7,120 (±$501) | $8,220 (±$1,021) | +15.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $642,300 (±$41,494) | $930,500 (±$62,236) | +44.9% | 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 Lake Butler (community)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler (community) | — | $3,928 (±$271) | — |
| Windermere | 0.8 mi | $3,909 (±$488) | Not measurably different |
| Gotha | 3.0 mi | $3,276 (±$708) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Hill | 3.2 mi | $2,807 (±$546) | Lower |
| Winter Garden | 4.2 mi | $2,424 (±$91) | Lower |
| Doctor Phillips | 5.2 mi | $2,789 (±$163) | Lower |
| Horizon West | 5.6 mi | $2,602 (±$123) | Lower |
| Ocoee | 5.6 mi | $2,056 (±$103) | Lower |
| Orlovista | 6.1 mi | $1,477 (±$205) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bay Hill, FL ($2,807), Winter Garden, FL ($2,424), Doctor Phillips, FL ($2,789).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Butler (community) | $3,928 (±$271) |
| 2 | Windermere | $3,909 (±$488) |
| 3 | Lake Mary Jane | $3,321 (±$2,336) |
| 4 | Gotha | $3,276 (±$708) |
| 5 | Winter Park | $3,238 (±$344) |
| 6 | Bay Hill | $2,807 (±$546) |
| 7 | Doctor Phillips | $2,789 (±$163) |
Showing 7 of 46 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Butler (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lake Butler (community)
What is the average mortgage payment in Lake Butler (community)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lake Butler (community), FL is $3,928 (±$271) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lake Butler (community)?
Owners without a mortgage in Lake Butler (community) pay a median of $1,500 or more a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lake Butler (community) gone up?
In Lake Butler (community), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,244 in 2015–2019 to $3,928 in 2020–2024 (+21.1%).
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 — Lake Butler CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler CDP, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler CDP, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler CDP, Florida
- 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 Lake Butler CDP, Florida (place:37648, in state:12).
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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