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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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.