In short
In 2024, 25% of US owner-occupied homes paid a required homeowners association or condominium fee, and the median fee among them was $135 a month (Census ACS 2024, the first year it measured these fees). The median was highest in New York ($739), District of Columbia ($505), Hawaii ($470) and lowest in Arkansas ($47), West Virginia ($48), Oklahoma ($48). The share of owners paying a fee ranged from 7.7% in North Dakota to 51.3% in Nevada.
The 50 states and DC
| State | Median monthly fee | Margin of error | Owners paying a fee | Paying $500 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $739 | ±$19 | 14.3% | 391,354 |
| District of Columbia | $505 | ±$44 | 38.6% | 26,212 |
| Hawaii | $470 | ±$27 | 42% | 60,980 |
| Massachusetts | $376 | ±$8 | 16.8% | 86,222 |
| Connecticut | $351 | ±$7 | 15.5% | 33,529 |
| New Hampshire | $316 | ±$11 | 14.8% | 6,025 |
| Rhode Island | $314 | ±$15 | 9.9% | 4,081 |
| New Jersey | $300 | ±$6 | 20.5% | 82,243 |
| California | $278 | ±$4 | 23.7% | 362,887 |
| Minnesota | $269 | ±$6 | 16.1% | 37,049 |
| Illinois | $237 | ±$4 | 23.6% | 123,341 |
| Florida | $230 | ±$4 | 44.3% | 637,507 |
| Vermont | $221 | ±$21 | 10.9% | 2,604 |
| Wisconsin | $184 | ±$11 | 10.5% | 12,399 |
| Maine | $169 | ±$43 | 8% | 3,373 |
| North Dakota | $157 | ±$17 | 7.7% | 286 |
| Pennsylvania | $148 | ±$5 | 12.6% | 47,151 |
| Alaska | $135 | ±$25 | 16.2% | 3,597 |
| Utah | $135 | ±$6 | 22.4% | 6,531 |
| Iowa | $128 | ±$11 | 11.2% | 4,009 |
| Michigan | $125 | ±$8 | 18.1% | 39,559 |
| Ohio | $124 | ±$7 | 17% | 37,555 |
| Virginia | $123 | ±$3 | 34% | 66,035 |
| Maryland | $104 | ±$3 | 37.7% | 63,906 |
| Colorado | $99 | ±$3 | 42.4% | 52,051 |
| Georgia | $99 | ±$3 | 33.1% | 115,542 |
| Arizona | $98 | ±$2 | 44.7% | 31,043 |
| Nevada | $95 | ±$3 | 51.3% | 11,993 |
| South Carolina | $94 | ±$4 | 34.4% | 47,337 |
| Oregon | $88 | ±$5 | 16.2% | 16,519 |
| South Dakota | $86 | ±$25 | 10% | 582 |
| Delaware | $85 | ±$12 | 40.5% | 5,917 |
| Washington | $82 | ±$4 | 26.2% | 73,082 |
| North Carolina | $79 | ±$3 | 29.4% | 42,542 |
| Tennessee | $79 | ±$4 | 18.8% | 13,932 |
| Texas | $76 | ±$2 | 34.3% | 282,189 |
| Kentucky | $70 | ±$7 | 14.7% | 10,049 |
| Kansas | $65 | ±$3 | 20.9% | 16,342 |
| Idaho | $61 | ±$3 | 30.9% | 9,224 |
| Indiana | $61 | ±$3 | 22.2% | 22,578 |
| Louisiana | $61 | ±$4 | 14.8% | 11,816 |
| New Mexico | $61 | ±$4 | 15.1% | 2,688 |
| Missouri | $54 | ±$3 | 25.3% | 32,583 |
| Nebraska | $54 | ±$7 | 18.1% | 4,259 |
| Mississippi | $53 | ±$5 | 13% | 6,189 |
| Montana | $53 | ±$8 | 19% | 1,463 |
| Alabama | $52 | ±$4 | 17% | 15,586 |
| Wyoming | $52 | ±$9 | 12.8% | 1,714 |
| Oklahoma | $48 | ±$2 | 19.8% | 12,311 |
| West Virginia | $48 | ±$3 | 11.4% | 2,747 |
| Arkansas | $47 | ±$3 | 12.1% | 3,977 |
| United States | $135 | ±$2 | 25% | 2,984,690 |
Owner-occupied homes; the median is among homes that pay a required fee. 90% margins of error as published by the Census Bureau.
Counties where the most owners pay a fee
| County | Owners paying a fee | Median fee |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County, Colorado | 80.7% | $93 |
| Loudoun County, Virginia | 76.8% | $139 |
| Forsyth County, Georgia | 73.2% | $112 |
| Fort Bend County, Texas | 72.3% | $126 |
| Hamilton County, Indiana | 70.2% | $75 |
| St. Johns County, Florida | 69.9% | $123 |
| New York County, New York | 66.7% | $1,501 |
| Beaufort County, South Carolina | 66% | $217 |
| Williamson County, Texas | 65.5% | $57 |
| Prince William County, Virginia | 65.2% | $121 |
| James City County, Virginia | 64.5% | $172 |
| Martin County, Florida | 64.4% | $332 |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | 64.2% | $468 |
| Collier County, Florida | 63.6% | $529 |
| Howard County, Maryland | 63.5% | $116 |
| Williamson County, Tennessee | 63.4% | $89 |
| Collin County, Texas | 63.2% | $77 |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | 62.9% | $52 |
| Osceola County, Florida | 61.1% | $97 |
| Clark County, Nevada | 60.9% | $99 |
| Fairfax County, Virginia | 59.7% | $128 |
| Alexandria city, Virginia | 59.7% | $523 |
| Wake County, North Carolina | 59.5% | $80 |
| Hays County, Texas | 59.1% | $50 |
| Cherokee County, Georgia | 58.7% | $99 |
Counties with the highest median fee
| County | Median fee | Margin of error | Owners paying a fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York County, New York | $1,501 | — | 66.7% |
| Bronx County, New York | $914 | ±$45 | 25.3% |
| Queens County, New York | $893 | ±$29 | 21.9% |
| Westchester County, New York | $779 | ±$34 | 25.4% |
| Nassau County, New York | $740 | ±$65 | 9.6% |
| Kings County, New York | $720 | ±$32 | 25.5% |
| Monroe County, Florida | $587 | ±$324 | 23.1% |
| San Francisco County, California | $550 | ±$36 | 33.8% |
| Collier County, Florida | $529 | ±$26 | 63.6% |
| Honolulu County, Hawaii | $526 | ±$23 | 49.2% |
| Alexandria city, Virginia | $523 | ±$45 | 59.7% |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $519 | ±$56 | 13.9% |
| Hudson County, New Jersey | $510 | ±$43 | 36.3% |
| District of Columbia, District of Columbia | $505 | ±$44 | 38.6% |
| Suffolk County, New York | $496 | ±$20 | 10.4% |
| Arlington County, Virginia | $495 | ±$32 | 44.5% |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | $468 | ±$10 | 64.2% |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $450 | ±$32 | 12.3% |
| San Mateo County, California | $445 | ±$29 | 20.1% |
| Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $443 | ±$17 | 17.4% |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut | $433 | ±$18 | 22.3% |
| Pinellas County, Florida | $428 | ±$17 | 35.4% |
| Rockland County, New York | $413 | ±$35 | 16.9% |
| Lee County, Florida | $411 | ±$16 | 40.4% |
| Passaic County, New Jersey | $406 | ±$24 | 15.9% |
Counties of 65,000 people or more, the only ones the ACS 1-year survey publishes.
Questions
What is the average HOA fee in the US?
The median monthly fee paid by owner-occupants who pay one was $135 in 2024 (margin of error ±$2), according to the Census ACS. 25% of owner-occupied homes paid a required fee.
Which state has the highest HOA fees?
New York: median $739 a month; District of Columbia: median $505 a month; Hawaii: median $470 a month (Census ACS 2024).
Where do most homeowners pay an HOA fee?
Among the counties the ACS publishes for 2024: Douglas County, Colorado (80.7%), Loudoun County, Virginia (76.8%), Forsyth County, Georgia (73.2%).
What fees cover and how HOAs work: HOA fees and rules.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.