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Closing Costs: Portland, OR

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Portland, Oregon.

Median Home Price
$495K
Population
653K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,750
Property Tax Rate
0.93%
Portland vs Oregon Median
The median home price in Portland is $495,000, which is roughly in line with the Oregon state median of $480,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Portland, OR

Pre-filled with Portland median home price and Oregon tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$3,004
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$2,503
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$501
per month
Total Interest Paid
$505K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$901K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$396,000
Principal & Interest$2,503
Property Taxes$384
Homeowners Insurance$117
Total Monthly PITI$3,004

Closing Costs — Portland, OR

Estimated closing costs based on Oregon rates and fees applied to Portland prices.

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Oregon: Avg closing costs 1.4% of price. Transfer tax: 0.1%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$13,534
2.7% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$3,989
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,925
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$495
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$5,125
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$3,564
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,775
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$495
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,151
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,400
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$1,190
Escrow Reserves$1,384
Total Closing Costs$13,534

Buying a Home in Portland, Oregon

The median home price in Portland is $495,000, roughly in line with the Oregon state median of $480,000. With a population of 652,503, Portland is a major metro area where home prices reflect strong demand and local economic factors.

Property taxes in Oregon average 0.93% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $495,000 home in Portland would carry roughly $384/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in Oregon runs approximately $1,400 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Portland is $1,750/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.

Portland is a higher-cost market. At $495K median, buyers need significant savings or strong income. Down payment assistance through Oregon's OHCS Oregon Bond program becomes especially important.

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