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Pennsylvania Property Tax Rates

Pennsylvania (PA) has an effective property tax rate of 1.58%, which is 0.52% above the national average of 1.06%.

2024 Data
Effective Rate
1.58%
Median Annual Tax
$3,022
Median Home Value
$191,300

Pennsylvania Counties Property Tax Rates

CountyRateMedian Tax
Philadelphia County1.33%$3,702
Allegheny County1.37%$2,170
Montgomery County1.64%$4,314
Bucks County1.36%$3,316
Delaware County1.59%$4,221
Lancaster County1.73%$2,386
Chester County1.90%$4,959
Chester County1.90%$4,959
York County1.52%$3,690
Berks County1.55%$2,890
Lehigh County1.23%$2,555
Westmoreland County1.89%$4,494
Luzerne County1.72%$4,307
Northampton County1.41%$2,850
Dauphin County1.65%$3,167
Erie County1.93%$3,584
Cumberland County1.21%$2,007
Lackawanna County1.73%$3,486
Washington County1.91%$2,301
Butler County1.95%$4,580
Monroe County1.27%$3,380
Beaver County1.29%$2,021
Centre County1.71%$3,664
Franklin County1.99%$4,249
Lebanon County1.39%$3,302
Schuylkill County1.38%$2,238
Cambria County1.47%$2,547
Fayette County1.50%$3,386
Blair County1.80%$2,275
Lycoming County1.50%$3,041
Mercer County1.83%$2,804
Adams County1.85%$4,841
Northumberland County1.58%$3,660
Lawrence County1.17%$3,158
Crawford County1.88%$4,828
Indiana County1.81%$3,867
Clearfield County1.42%$3,935
Somerset County1.58%$1,844
Carbon County1.23%$2,900
Columbia County1.70%$3,481
Armstrong County1.55%$2,938
Bradford County1.39%$3,787
Pike County1.40%$1,742
Wayne County1.16%$2,127
Venango County1.29%$1,937
Bedford County1.48%$3,342
Perry County1.89%$2,574
Mifflin County1.52%$3,304
Huntingdon County1.82%$5,184
Union County1.64%$3,127
Jefferson County1.44%$2,441
McKean County1.78%$3,326
Tioga County1.80%$2,273
Snyder County1.82%$4,262
Susquehanna County1.16%$3,293
Warren County1.86%$3,105
Clinton County1.16%$3,327
Greene County1.73%$2,999
Elk County1.64%$2,111
Wyoming County1.47%$3,753
Juniata County1.53%$3,439
Montour County1.36%$3,877
Potter County1.90%$3,518
Fulton County1.62%$2,575
Forest County1.59%$2,384
Sullivan County1.72%$3,414
Cameron County1.81%$2,790

Property Tax Calculator

1.58%
Annual Tax
$5,530
Monthly Tax
$461
vs National Avg
+$2,840
(+47.7% rate difference)

Looking to reduce your housing costs? Compare mortgage refinancing rates to lower your monthly payment. Check homeowners insurance quotes for potential savings. Explore home equity loan offers for home improvements. Consider property tax appeal services if your assessment seems too high.

How Pennsylvania Compares to Neighboring States

StateRateMedian TaxDifference
Pennsylvania1.58%$3,022-
Delaware0.53%$1,579-1.05%
Maryland1.07%$3,633-0.51%
New Jersey2.47%$8,797+0.89%
New York1.72%$5,884+0.14%
Ohio1.59%$2,447+0.01%
West Virginia0.57%$679-1.01%

Pennsylvania Property Tax Overview

The effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania is 1.58%, meaning a homeowner with a property valued at $191,300 would pay approximately $3,022 annually. Understanding your property tax deduction eligibility can help offset this cost on your federal return.

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of their primary residence. If your property assessment seems too high, consider a tax assessment appeal to potentially lower your bill.

For more financial context, explore salary data, cost of living, and ZIP code details for Pennsylvania.

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