Average Mortgage Rates by State (Updated Monthly)

Compare 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgage rates across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. — editorial weekly averages benchmarked to the Freddie Mac PMMS. ✓ Updated July 2026

✔ Reviewed by the True Value Calc editorial team 🗓 Last updated July 2026 📚 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS + public lender data
6.44%
National avg — 30-yr fixed
5.73%
National avg — 15-yr fixed
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How to read this: figures are illustrative editorial averages for comparison, benchmarked to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) national average plus a modeled per-state spread from public lender data. They are not live, lock-able quotes — your actual rate depends on your credit score, down payment, loan type, points and the specific lender. Always confirm current pricing with licensed lenders.

30-Year Fixed Rate by State

States are grouped into four colour bands by rate, lowest to highest. Hover or tap a state for its exact editorial average.

Alaska — 6.55%Alabama — 6.44%Arkansas — 6.46%Arizona — 6.41%California — 6.38%Colorado — 6.39%Connecticut — 6.47%District of Columbia — 6.40%Delaware — 6.45%Florida — 6.49%Georgia — 6.45%Hawaii — 6.58%Iowa — 6.38%Idaho — 6.42%Illinois — 6.44%Indiana — 6.43%Kansas — 6.41%Kentucky — 6.45%Louisiana — 6.52%Massachusetts — 6.41%Maryland — 6.44%Maine — 6.46%Michigan — 6.43%Minnesota — 6.37%Missouri — 6.42%Mississippi — 6.53%Montana — 6.47%North Carolina — 6.43%North Dakota — 6.40%Nebraska — 6.39%New Hampshire — 6.43%New Jersey — 6.47%New Mexico — 6.49%Nevada — 6.48%New York — 6.50%Ohio — 6.42%Oklahoma — 6.47%Oregon — 6.40%Pennsylvania — 6.44%Rhode Island — 6.46%South Carolina — 6.47%South Dakota — 6.39%Tennessee — 6.44%Texas — 6.47%Utah — 6.41%Virginia — 6.42%Vermont — 6.45%Washington — 6.39%Wisconsin — 6.38%West Virginia — 6.50%Wyoming — 6.46%
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Mortgage Rates — All 50 States + DC

Click any column heading to sort. National average: 6.44% (30-yr) / 5.73% (15-yr).

State 30-yr Fixed 15-yr Fixed Weekly Change
AL Alabama 6.44% 5.73% -0.03 pts
AK Alaska 6.55% 5.84% +0.02 pts
AZ Arizona 6.41% 5.70% -0.02 pts
AR Arkansas 6.46% 5.75% -0.01 pts
CA California 6.38% 5.67% -0.04 pts
CO Colorado 6.39% 5.68% -0.02 pts
CT Connecticut 6.47% 5.76% +0.01 pts
DE Delaware 6.45% 5.74% -0.01 pts
DC District of Columbia 6.40% 5.69% -0.03 pts
FL Florida 6.49% 5.78% +0.02 pts
GA Georgia 6.45% 5.74% -0.01 pts
HI Hawaii 6.58% 5.87% +0.03 pts
ID Idaho 6.42% 5.71% -0.02 pts
IL Illinois 6.44% 5.73% +0.01 pts
IN Indiana 6.43% 5.72% -0.02 pts
IA Iowa 6.38% 5.67% -0.03 pts
KS Kansas 6.41% 5.70% -0.01 pts
KY Kentucky 6.45% 5.74% 0.00 pts
LA Louisiana 6.52% 5.81% +0.02 pts
ME Maine 6.46% 5.75% -0.01 pts
MD Maryland 6.44% 5.73% -0.02 pts
MA Massachusetts 6.41% 5.70% -0.03 pts
MI Michigan 6.43% 5.72% +0.01 pts
MN Minnesota 6.37% 5.66% -0.04 pts
MS Mississippi 6.53% 5.82% +0.03 pts
MO Missouri 6.42% 5.71% -0.01 pts
MT Montana 6.47% 5.76% +0.01 pts
NE Nebraska 6.39% 5.68% -0.02 pts
NV Nevada 6.48% 5.77% +0.02 pts
NH New Hampshire 6.43% 5.72% -0.01 pts
NJ New Jersey 6.47% 5.76% +0.01 pts
NM New Mexico 6.49% 5.78% +0.02 pts
NY New York 6.50% 5.79% +0.02 pts
NC North Carolina 6.43% 5.72% -0.02 pts
ND North Dakota 6.40% 5.69% -0.03 pts
OH Ohio 6.42% 5.71% -0.01 pts
OK Oklahoma 6.47% 5.76% +0.01 pts
OR Oregon 6.40% 5.69% -0.02 pts
PA Pennsylvania 6.44% 5.73% -0.01 pts
RI Rhode Island 6.46% 5.75% +0.01 pts
SC South Carolina 6.47% 5.76% +0.01 pts
SD South Dakota 6.39% 5.68% -0.02 pts
TN Tennessee 6.44% 5.73% -0.01 pts
TX Texas 6.47% 5.76% +0.02 pts
UT Utah 6.41% 5.70% -0.02 pts
VT Vermont 6.45% 5.74% 0.00 pts
VA Virginia 6.42% 5.71% -0.02 pts
WA Washington 6.39% 5.68% -0.03 pts
WV West Virginia 6.50% 5.79% +0.02 pts
WI Wisconsin 6.38% 5.67% -0.03 pts
WY Wyoming 6.46% 5.75% +0.01 pts

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Why Do Mortgage Rates Vary by State?

The Freddie Mac PMMS reports a single national average, but the rate an individual borrower is quoted differs from state to state for several structural reasons. Foreclosure law and timelines matter: judicial-foreclosure states (where lenders must go through the courts) carry more risk and cost for lenders, which can nudge rates up. State-level fees, taxes and title/closing costs vary widely and change the total cost of borrowing even when the headline rate looks similar. Local lender competition, average loan size, property values, and the mix of loan types (conventional vs. FHA/VA) all feed into the averages a state posts.

The spreads are usually small — often a fraction of a percentage point between the cheapest and most expensive states — but on a 30-year loan even 0.15% changes the lifetime interest by thousands of dollars. Use the table above to see roughly where your state sits, then run your own numbers with the mortgage calculator or a state-specific mortgage calculator by state for a payment that includes local property tax and insurance.

What Moves Mortgage Rates Nationally

Underneath the state-level differences, the biggest driver is the national rate environment: the 10-year Treasury yield, the Federal Reserve's policy stance, inflation expectations and mortgage-backed-securities demand. When those move, every state moves with them — which is why the "weekly change" column tends to point the same direction across states in any given week.

Mortgage Rates by State — FAQ

State-to-state differences come from foreclosure laws and timelines, local closing costs and taxes, lender competition, average loan size, property values and the mix of loan programs. Lenders price the extra risk and cost of some states into slightly higher rates. The gaps are usually small — often under a quarter of a percentage point — but they still add up over a 30-year loan.
In our current editorial averages the lowest 30-year fixed rates cluster in states like Minnesota, Iowa, California and Washington, while higher averages show up in states such as Hawaii, Mississippi and Louisiana. Rankings shift week to week, so treat the table as a directional guide rather than a guaranteed quote, and always compare offers from multiple lenders.
We refresh these editorial averages roughly once a month, benchmarked to the weekly Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) plus public lender data. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the current version. Because rates move daily, use these figures for comparison and confirm live pricing with lenders before you lock.
No. These are illustrative editorial averages for comparison and education, not lockable quotes. Your actual rate depends on your credit score, down payment, loan type, points, property type and the individual lender. Use our mortgage calculator to estimate a monthly payment, then get official Loan Estimates from licensed lenders.
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