PennsylvaniaPA

Effective tax rate

1.43%

Median home value

$256,500

Median annual tax

$3,668

National rank

#11

Counties

67

Counties in Pennsylvania

Armstrong County

1.21%

Median value: $169,286

Jefferson County

1.21%

Median value: $243,735

Fulton County

1.21%

Median value: $318,185

Juniata County

1.20%

Median value: $171,140

Perry County

1.20%

Median value: $245,589

Huntingdon County

1.20%

Median value: $320,039

Snyder County

1.20%

Median value: $189,288

Union County

1.20%

Median value: $263,738

Clinton County

1.20%

Median value: $338,188

Montour County

1.20%

Median value: $207,437

Sullivan County

1.20%

Median value: $281,887

Wyoming County

1.20%

Median value: $356,337

Forest County

1.20%

Median value: $225,586

Clarion County

1.20%

Median value: $300,036

McKean County

1.19%

Median value: $172,993

Elk County

1.19%

Median value: $247,443

Cameron County

1.19%

Median value: $321,893

Potter County

1.19%

Median value: $191,142

Tioga County

1.19%

Median value: $265,592

Bradford County

1.19%

Median value: $340,042

Susquehanna County

1.19%

Median value: $209,291

Wayne County

1.19%

Median value: $283,741

Pike County

1.19%

Median value: $358,191

Carbon County

1.19%

Median value: $227,440

Mifflin County

1.19%

Median value: $301,890

Lawrence County

1.18%

Median value: $174,847

Mercer County

1.18%

Median value: $249,297

Clearfield County

1.18%

Median value: $323,747

Indiana County

1.18%

Median value: $192,996

Somerset County

1.18%

Median value: $267,446

Bedford County

1.18%

Median value: $341,895

Fayette County

1.18%

Median value: $211,145

Greene County

1.18%

Median value: $285,595

Crawford County

1.18%

Median value: $154,844

Venango County

1.18%

Median value: $229,294

Warren County

1.18%

Median value: $303,744

Monroe County

1.17%

Median value: $251,151

Schuylkill County

1.17%

Median value: $325,600

Adams County

1.17%

Median value: $194,850

Franklin County

1.17%

Median value: $269,300

Blair County

1.17%

Median value: $343,749

Cambria County

1.17%

Median value: $212,999

Lycoming County

1.17%

Median value: $287,449

Columbia County

1.17%

Median value: $156,698

Northumberland County

1.17%

Median value: $231,148

Lebanon County

1.17%

Median value: $305,598

Northampton County

1.16%

Median value: $253,005

Luzerne County

1.16%

Median value: $327,454

Lackawanna County

1.16%

Median value: $196,704

Erie County

1.16%

Median value: $271,154

York County

1.16%

Median value: $345,603

Cumberland County

1.16%

Median value: $214,853

Westmoreland County

1.16%

Median value: $289,302

Washington County

1.16%

Median value: $158,552

Butler County

1.16%

Median value: $233,002

Beaver County

1.16%

Median value: $307,451

Centre County

1.16%

Median value: $176,701

Dauphin County

1.15%

Median value: $329,308

Philadelphia County

1.15%

Median value: $198,558

Allegheny County

1.15%

Median value: $273,007

Montgomery County

1.15%

Median value: $347,457

Bucks County

1.15%

Median value: $216,707

Delaware County

1.15%

Median value: $291,156

Chester County

1.15%

Median value: $160,406

Lancaster County

1.15%

Median value: $234,856

Berks County

1.15%

Median value: $309,305

Lehigh County

1.15%

Median value: $178,555

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Property tax in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has an effective property tax rate of 1.43%, ranking #11 highest in the nation. The median home value is $256,500, and the median annual property tax payment is $3,668.

Property taxes in Pennsylvania are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.

Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has an effective property tax rate of 1.43%, ranking #11 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $3,668 on a $256,500 home.

How does Pennsylvania property tax compare to the national average?

The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Pennsylvania's rate of 1.43% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Pennsylvania pay more relative to their home values.

Which county in Pennsylvania has the highest property tax?

Armstrong County has the highest effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania at 1.21%.

Which county in Pennsylvania has the lowest property tax?

Lehigh County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania at 1.15%.

What property tax exemptions are available in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.