District of Columbia Mortgage Calculator
A $400,000 home in District of Columbia with 20% down and a 30-year loan at 6.5% costs about $2,213 a month: $2,023 principal and interest plus $190 property tax at District of Columbia’s average rate of 0.57%.
Add homeowners insurance and any HOA or PMI. Try your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.
Monthly payments in District of Columbia by home price
20% down payment, 30-year fixed loan, District of Columbia average property tax. Insurance not included.
| Home price | Loan | P&I at 6% | P&I at 6.5% | P&I at 7% | Property tax / mo | Total at 6.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $160,000 | $959 | $1,011 | $1,064 | $95 | $1,106 |
| $250,000 | $200,000 | $1,199 | $1,264 | $1,331 | $119 | $1,383 |
| $300,000 | $240,000 | $1,439 | $1,517 | $1,597 | $142 | $1,659 |
| $350,000 | $280,000 | $1,679 | $1,770 | $1,863 | $166 | $1,936 |
| $400,000 | $320,000 | $1,919 | $2,023 | $2,129 | $190 | $2,213 |
| $500,000 | $400,000 | $2,398 | $2,528 | $2,661 | $238 | $2,766 |
| $600,000 | $480,000 | $2,878 | $3,034 | $3,193 | $285 | $3,319 |
| $750,000 | $600,000 | $3,597 | $3,792 | $3,992 | $356 | $4,149 |
| $1,000,000 | $800,000 | $4,796 | $5,057 | $5,322 | $475 | $5,532 |
Property tax in District of Columbia
Property tax is usually paid through an escrow account with your mortgage, so it is part of your monthly payment. District of Columbia’s average effective rate of 0.57% is among the lowest in the country. Each county and city sets its own rate, and many states offer homestead exemptions that lower the bill for a primary residence, so check with your county assessor.
Other costs to budget for
- Homeowners insurance: often $100–$300 a month depending on the home and location.
- PMI: with less than 20% down on a conventional loan, usually 0.3%–1.5% of the loan a year.
- Closing costs: typically 2%–5% of the loan. Estimate them with the closing cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?
The average effective property tax rate in District of Columbia is about 0.57% of a home’s value per year, or roughly $2,280 a year on a $400,000 home. Rates vary by county and city.
What is the monthly payment on a $400,000 house in District of Columbia?
With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 6.5%, principal and interest is $2,023 a month. Adding District of Columbia’s average property tax brings it to about $2,213, before homeowners insurance.
How much income do I need to buy a $400,000 home in District of Columbia?
Lenders like housing costs under about 28% of gross income. A payment of $2,363 including insurance suggests an income of roughly $101,255 a year.
Property tax rates are statewide averages and rounded. Mortgage rates shown are examples, not offers.