How much do homeowners pay a month in Lake Mary, FL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lake Mary, FL pay a median of $2,469 (±$202) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $772 (±$113).
63.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lake Mary, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,897 in 2015–2019 to $2,469 in 2020–2024 (+30.2%).
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
- $2,469 (±$202)
- Without a mortgage
- $772 (±$113)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 63.1%
Monthly owner costs in Lake Mary
| Lake Mary | Seminole County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,469 (±$202) | $2,020 (±$42) | $1,959 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $772 (±$113) | $681 (±$17) | $673 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 63.1% (±4.3 points) | 66.0% (±1.3 points) | 56.3% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,521 (±$270) | $2,599 (±$54) | $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 Mary, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Seminole County ($2,020).
It is also higher than in Florida ($1,959).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Seminole County, Lake Mary ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 830.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lake Mary have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,897 (±$127) | $2,469 (±$202) | +30.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,715 (±$186) | $3,521 (±$270) | +29.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $320,100 (±$15,348) | $494,900 (±$24,613) | +54.6% | 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 Mary
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mary | — | $2,469 (±$202) | — |
| Heathrow | 2.7 mi | $2,778 (±$427) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 4.0 mi | $1,679 (±$66) | Lower |
| Longwood | 4.1 mi | $1,867 (±$125) | Lower |
| Winter Springs | 6.2 mi | $1,974 (±$140) | Lower |
| Midway (community, Seminole County) | 6.6 mi | $1,313 (±$873) | Lower |
| Casselberry | 6.8 mi | $1,724 (±$80) | Lower |
| Wekiwa Springs | 6.9 mi | $2,503 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
| Fern Park | 7.7 mi | $1,810 (±$134) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sanford, FL ($1,679), Longwood, FL ($1,867), Winter Springs, FL ($1,974).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Seminole County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow | $2,778 (±$427) |
| 2 | Wekiwa Springs | $2,503 (±$141) |
| 3 | Geneva | $2,477 (±$389) |
| 4 | Lake Mary | $2,469 (±$202) |
| 5 | Oviedo | $2,424 (±$91) |
| 6 | Winter Springs | $1,974 (±$140) |
| 7 | Longwood | $1,867 (±$125) |
| 8 | Altamonte Springs | $1,826 (±$84) |
| 9 | Fern Park | $1,810 (±$134) |
| 10 | Forest City | $1,740 (±$175) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Seminole 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 Lake Mary
What is the average mortgage payment in Lake Mary?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lake Mary, FL is $2,469 (±$202) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lake Mary?
Owners without a mortgage in Lake Mary pay a median of $772 (±$113) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lake Mary gone up?
In Lake Mary, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,897 in 2015–2019 to $2,469 in 2020–2024 (+30.2%).
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 Mary city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mary city, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mary city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mary city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mary city, 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 Mary city, Florida (place:38425, 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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