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What income do you need to buy in Lawndale?
About $79,000 a year to buy the typical Lawndale home, which sells for about $220,000.
- Typical sale price
- $220,000Median of 124 sales in the past 12 months
- Income needed
- $79,000A year, before taxes
- Cash needed up front
- $31,00010% down, transfer tax and closing costs
Assumes 10% down, no other debts, credit of 700–759, and a 7.49% 30-year rate (the 7.24% weekly average plus 0.25 points for good credit). These are estimates, not a loan offer.
What it costs each month
| Principal and interest | $1,383 |
|---|---|
| Property tax | $255 |
| Insurance | $92 |
| Mortgage insurance | $83 |
| Total a month | $1,813 |
Claiming the Homestead Exemption could lower the property tax by about $117 a month. The total above does not include that saving.
How prices have moved
Up 0% from the year before, comparing the median sale price of the last 12 months with the 12 months before.
| Quarter | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $211,250 | 38 |
| Q2 2025 | $230,000 | 43 |
| Q3 2025 | $222,000 | 34 |
| Q4 2025 | $240,500 | 43 |
| Q1 2026 | $235,000 | 29 |
| Q2 2026 | $220,000 | 43 |
| Q3 2026 | $212,000 | 26 |
Quarters with no recorded sales are left blank.
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Nearby neighborhoods
Cheaper nearby
- Summerdale $200,000
- Olney $165,000
- Northwood $193,000
Pricier nearby
- Oxford Circle $230,000
- Burholme $297,000
- East Oak Lane $267,000
Questions about buying in Lawndale
What income do you need to buy a home in Lawndale?
About $79,000 a year for the typical Lawndale price of $220,000, keeping the housing payment to 28% of gross income. Assumes 10% down, no other debts, credit of 700–759, and a 7.49% 30-year rate (the 7.24% weekly average plus 0.25 points for good credit).
How much cash do you need to buy in Lawndale?
About $31,000 up front at the typical price: 10% down ($22,000), your share of the transfer tax ($5,036) and closing costs ($4,400).
What does a typical home in Lawndale cost per month?
A typical Lawndale home costs about $1,813 a month all in: principal and interest $1,383, property tax $255, insurance $92, mortgage insurance $83. Claiming the Homestead Exemption could lower the tax by about $117 a month.
Based on 124 sales, as of 2026-10-29. Mortgage rate 7.24% (Freddie Mac, week of 2026-10-29). Estimates only, not financial advice. Talk to a lender.