Mortgage on a $250,000 house: monthly payment
By the CallARealtor team · Published November 3, 2026 · Updated November 3, 2026
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Monthly payment on a $250,000 house
| Rate | 3.5% down | 5% down | 10% down | 20% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | $1,849 | $1,827 | $1,750 | $1,515 |
| 6.0% | $1,926 | $1,902 | $1,822 | $1,578 |
| 6.5% | $2,005 | $1,979 | $1,895 | $1,643 |
| 7.0% | $2,085 | $2,058 | $1,970 | $1,710 |
| 7.5% | $2,167 | $2,139 | $2,046 | $1,778 |
Assumptions: 30-year fixed loan, property tax 1.1% of the price per year, homeowners insurance $1,800 per year, PMI 0.5% of the loan per year when less than 20% is put down, no HOA dues. These are example figures; your taxes, insurance and rate will differ. Change them in the calculator above.
Payment breakdown
| Part | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Principal and interest | $1,422 |
| Property tax | $229 |
| Homeowners insurance | $150 |
| PMI | $94 |
| Total | $1,895 |
Down payment on a $250,000 house
| Down payment | Amount | Loan amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $8,750 | $241,250 |
| 5% | $12,500 | $237,500 |
| 10% | $25,000 | $225,000 |
| 20% | $50,000 | $200,000 |
Income needed for a $250,000 house
Under the common 28% guideline (housing costs no more than 28% of gross monthly income), the $1,895 payment at 6.5% with 10% down works out to a gross income of about $81,217 a year, before other debts. With 20% down the payment is about $1,643, which needs about $70,427 a year. Lenders also look at total debt-to-income, credit and savings. Check what you can afford with your own income and debts.
Closing costs are usually extra. Estimate closing costs on a $250,000 home, or talk to a local agent about homes in this price range.
FAQ
What is the monthly payment on a $250,000 house?
About $1,895 a month at 6.5% with 10% down on a 30-year loan, including estimated tax, insurance and PMI. Principal and interest alone is about $1,422.
How much do I need to make to afford a $250,000 house?
Roughly $81,217 a year with 10% down at 6.5%, using the 28% housing guideline and no other debts. More debt or a higher rate raises that.
How much is 20% down on a $250,000 house?
$50,000. Putting 20% down usually avoids PMI on a conventional loan.
Sources: CFPB: Buying a house · Freddie Mac weekly mortgage rates · CFPB: What is PMI?
Info checked on November 3, 2026. All figures are estimates from the stated assumptions, not a loan offer. CallARealtor is not a lender or brokerage.