Oregon Mortgage Calculator (2026)

Rates as of Oct 22 2026 · county tax data: ACS 2020–2024, released 2026-01-29

Statewide avg. effective tax rate
0.81%
Median home value
$553,000
Home insurance (est.)
$1,200/yr

Estimated PITI at the Oregon median home price of $553,000, 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.32%: $3,581/mo. The tax line uses Multnomah County (Portland)'s effective rate of 0.96% and insurance of $1,200/yr — the calculator's default county. Buyer's transfer tax: usually paid by seller (0.1%).

Payment calculator

Loan type
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$110,600 cash
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30-yr fixed base 7.32% · credit adj +0.00% → 7.32% · PMMS Oct 22 2026
Loan term
Credit score
sets local tax & insurance
Picking a county updates the local property tax rate and insurance estimate — your home price stays as entered.
Advanced — HOA & extra payments
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,581.38/mo
$3,581/mo
Principal & interest$3,038.98
Property tax$442.40
Home insurance$100.00
Covers principal & interest, property tax, insurance and mortgage insurance (when it applies). HOA counts only if entered above — left blank it is $0.
Loan amount$442,400
Down payment$110,600
LTV80%
Total interest$651,633
Payoff date…
Cash to close (estimate)
Down payment$110,600
Closing costs (2%–5%)$11,060 – $27,650
Est. cash needed$121,660 – $138,250
Transfer tax: 0.1%usually paid by seller
Oregon puts the transfer tax on the seller, so it isn't part of your cash to close.
Using Multnomah County (Portland) effective rate 0.96% · insurance $1,200/yr
Amortization
Year 12
Principal paid
$78,146
Interest paid
$359,467
Still owed
$364,254
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All three lines are running totals since the loan started — not a breakdown of the monthly payment.

What local costs matter in Oregon?

Effective property tax rate ~0.81%, near the U.S. average
Measures 5 and 50 cap tax growth and protect your basis
No state sales tax on purchases
Rising wildfire risk is lifting premiums in some areas
All 36 Oregon counties — property tax rates
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Multnomah County (Portland)0.96%$$442$1,200/yr
Clackamas County0.85%$$392$1,150/yr
Washington County0.84%$$387$1,100/yr
Lane County (Eugene)0.82%$$378$1,050/yr
Marion County (Salem)0.84%$$387$1,100/yr
Baker County0.78%$$359$1,200/yr
Benton County0.95%$$438$1,200/yr
Clatsop County0.69%$$318$1,200/yr
Columbia County0.74%$$341$1,200/yr
Coos County0.68%$$313$1,200/yr
Crook County0.64%$$295$1,200/yr
Curry County0.48%$$221$1,200/yr
Show all 36 counties
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Deschutes County0.58%$$267$1,200/yr
Douglas County0.61%$$281$1,200/yr
Gilliam County1.01%$$465$1,200/yr
Grant County0.73%$$336$1,200/yr
Harney County0.8%$$369$1,200/yr
Hood River County0.53%$$244$1,200/yr
Jackson County0.74%$$341$1,200/yr
Jefferson County0.69%$$318$1,200/yr
Josephine County0.52%$$240$1,200/yr
Klamath County0.62%$$286$1,200/yr
Lake County0.71%$$327$1,200/yr
Lincoln County0.81%$$373$1,200/yr
Linn County0.87%$$401$1,200/yr
Malheur County0.75%$$346$1,200/yr
Morrow County0.81%$$373$1,200/yr
Polk County0.8%$$369$1,200/yr
Sherman County0.75%$$346$1,200/yr
Tillamook County0.6%$$277$1,200/yr
Umatilla County0.9%$$415$1,200/yr
Union County0.83%$$382$1,200/yr
Wallowa County0.57%$$263$1,200/yr
Wasco County0.77%$$355$1,200/yr
Wheeler County0.69%$$318$1,200/yr
Yamhill County0.73%$$336$1,200/yr
Oregon state average0.81%$$373$1,200/yr
Monthly tax is estimated on a $553,000 home — the price in the calculator above. Effective rates — U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 (5-yr).

† Rates marked with ≥ are conservative estimates. ACS suppresses median tax values above $10,001 for privacy, which makes the calculated rate a lower bound — the true rate is higher in Manhattan, parts of Long Island, northern New Jersey and other high-cost areas.

How Oregon compares

Oregon's statewide average effective rate is 0.81% — the 24th highest of the 51 covered here (the 50 states and DC), against a median of 0.8%. On the $553,000 home the calculator starts with, that is about $373 a month in property tax before any other cost. Property taxes by state ranks all 51 with median bills attached.

A state average hides the part that changes the bill. The county rows above run from 0.48% in Curry County to 1.01% in Gilliam County — roughly $244 a month apart on the same $553,000 home. That is why the county picker moves the payment more than the state picker does.

Insurance is the other line that follows the address: this page prices $1,200 a year as a state-level estimate, and home insurance by state covers how premiums are set and where they run highest. Below 20% down, PMI adds a third variable until the balance is back to 80% of the value.

The states nearest Oregon in the ranking are Missouri (0.85%) and Oklahoma (0.8%).

Oregon mortgage FAQ

How much down payment do I need to buy a house in Oregon?

Conventional loans start at 3% down, but anything under 20% requires PMI until you reach 20% equity — PMI auto-cancels at 78% of the original home value under the Homeowners Protection Act. FHA loans start at 3.5% down, and VA / USDA loans offer 0% down for eligible borrowers. Those are the national minimums: a lender can set a higher floor for this state or for a given loan size.

Why do property taxes vary so much within Oregon?

Property taxes are layered by county, city and school district, so the effective rate differs block by block. The Oregon state average is about 0.81%, but counties in our table above range widely — always confirm the exact bill with the local County Assessor.

When does PMI go away?

Under the Homeowners Protection Act (1998) you can request PMI removal at 80% LTV, and lenders must automatically cancel it when the balance reaches 78% of the original home value. This calculator estimates that month for you and shows the lower payment after PMI drops.

Does this calculator include home insurance for Oregon?

Yes. The calculator pre-fills a typical Oregon premium of about $1,200 per year and updates it when you switch counties. Wildfire east of the Cascades, winter rain and river flooding, and a Cascadia earthquake risk that no standard policy covers. Get real quotes before budgeting.

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Sources

Freddie MacU.S. Census BureauFannie MaeU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPrivate mortgage insurersNAICState statutes and departments of revenue

Results are estimates for planning only and are not a loan approval. Property tax rates and insurance premiums vary by county, ZIP code, home age and coverage — confirm with the local County Assessor and insurer quotes. Rate default: Freddie Mac PMMS 30-yr fixed (7.32%, Oct 22 2026); the 20-yr default is an estimate derived from the PMMS 30-yr/15-yr spread (PMMS has no 20-yr series). Conventional credit pricing adds Fannie Mae loan-level price adjustments (effective 2026-10-01) on top of that base, anchored at the 740–759 tier, and PMI comes off a credit × LTV rate card — both are central estimates, not quotes. Loan minimums shown here are the national programs' floor; a lender may set a higher down payment, rate or fee for this state or this loan.