Mortgage on a $550K house in Texas
$3,841 a month with 20% down — $2,960 principal and interest plus $606 property tax and $275 insurance.
Texas's typical property tax is 1.32% of the home's value a year (U.S. average 0.9%), which adds $606 a month on a $550K home. The typical home in Texas is worth $296,424, so $550K is 86% above the typical price.
$550K home in Texas: payment by down payment
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan | Principal + interest | PMI / MIP | Tax + insurance | Total / month | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% down | $110,000 | $440,000 | $2,960 | $0 | $881 | $3,841 | $164,600 |
| 10% down | $55,000 | $495,000 | $3,330 | $206 | $881 | $4,417 | $189,300 |
| 5% down | $27,500 | $522,500 | $3,515 | $218 | $881 | $4,613 | $197,700 |
| 3.5% down (FHA) | $19,250 | $540,038 | $3,633 | $243 | $881 | $4,757 | $203,900 |
Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 7.11%, property tax of 1.32% of the home value a year, homeowners insurance of 0.6% a year, PMI of 0.5% of the loan a year when the down payment is under 20%, and FHA mortgage insurance of 0.55% a year plus a 1.75% upfront premium added to the loan. Your rate, taxes and insurance will differ.
Where in Texas does $550K buy a typical home?
In these counties the typical home value is within 15% of $550K:
| County | Typical home | Tax rate | Total / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco County | $567,417 | 0.93% | $3,662 |
| Kendall County | $587,336 | 1.1% | $3,741 |
| Gillespie County | $504,348 | 0.98% | $3,682 |
| Collin County | $477,505 | 1.58% | $3,960 |
241 of 243 Texas counties tracked by Zillow have a typical home value at or below $550K. See all Texas home prices.
Other prices in Texas
Frequently asked questions
What is the mortgage on a $550K house in Texas?
About $3,841 a month with 20% down at 7.11%: $2,960 principal and interest, $606 property tax and $275 insurance.
How much do I need to make to buy a $550K house in Texas?
About $164,600 a year, so that the payment stays under 28% of your gross income.
What is the property tax on a $550K house in Texas?
At Texas's typical effective rate of 1.32%, about $7,271 a year. Rates vary by county and city — see the county pages.