HOA Fees by State: Where They're Highest
Homeowners-association dues vary widely by state. Here's the average monthly HOA fee where it's recorded.
Highest average monthly HOA fee
| State | Avg. monthly HOA |
|---|---|
| New York | $1,065 |
| Hawaii | $673 |
| District of Columbia | $542 |
| Vermont | $433 |
| Massachusetts | $399 |
| Puerto Rico | $354 |
| Connecticut | $334 |
| New Hampshire | $321 |
| Rhode Island | $309 |
| New Jersey | $295 |
| California | $286 |
| Florida | $280 |
| Illinois | $247 |
| Minnesota | $247 |
| Maine | $226 |
Method
Average of the hoa_fee field (normalized to monthly) across records that report one, by state.
Source: the RealEstateDataset public U.S. property dataset (2026-08-02), free to download and verify. Figures use recorded public sale prices; areas with too few records are excluded.
Frequently asked
Which state has the highest HOA fees?
Among records that report an HOA fee, New York has the highest average at about $1,065/month.
Do all homes have HOA fees?
No — HOA fees mostly apply to condos, townhomes, and planned communities. The average is over records that report one.
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