"One complaint was that California's $278 median monthly fee, as calculated by the bureau, didn't align with critics' reality. They pay far more, suggesting that statewide data somehow hides the highest fees. Well, the median is the price where half pay more and half pay less. It's a statistical tool that helps compare geographical patterns. For example, California's median fees ranked ninth-highest among the states."
"Ponder which counties had the highest median monthly fees last year. San Francisco was No. 1 with a median HOA fee of $550 in 2024. Then came San Mateo at $445, Marin at $399, Los Angeles at $370, and Santa Clara at $363. The lowest median fees were found in Butte at $113, Fresno at $140, San Joaquin at $142, Shasta at $146 and Placer at $148."
Census Bureau published 2024 data breaking out homeowners association (HOA) and condominium fees for the first time. California's statewide median monthly fee was $278, a value where half pay more and half pay less. County-level medians show sharp variation, with San Francisco at $550, San Mateo $445, Marin $399, Los Angeles $370 and Santa Clara $363. The lowest medians included Butte $113, Fresno $140, San Joaquin $142, Shasta $146 and Placer $148. Los Angeles had the most fee-paying residences (314,655). Orange County has the highest share of owned homes with HOA fees at 46%, followed by San Diego and San Francisco.
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