How does Berks County compare to Pennsylvania?

Berks County has a rate of 1.15%, vs. 1.43% state average.

Berks County, Pennsylvania

Q: What is the property tax rate in Berks County?

The effective rate in Berks County, Pennsylvania is 1.15%.

Population: 21,701

Effective tax rate

1.15%

Effective tax rate

1.15%

Median home value

$309,305

Median annual tax

$3,557

vs. state average

-20%

ZIP codes in Berks County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
16974	Erie	1.67%	$157,000	$2,622
16987	Lancaster	1.67%	$134,000	$2,238
16990	Reading	1.67%	$196,000	$3,273
17227	Lancaster	1.67%	$190,000	$3,173
17247	Allentown	1.67%	$197,000	$3,290
17286	Erie	1.67%	$200,000	$3,340
16895	Wilkes-Barre	1.66%	$202,000	$3,353
16955	Phoenixville	1.66%	$202,000	$3,353
16963	Lancaster	1.66%	$158,000	$2,623
17034	West Chester	1.66%	$187,000	$3,104
17042	Harrisburg	1.66%	$170,000	$2,822
17154	West Chester	1.66%	$184,000	$3,054
19640	Pittsburgh	1.66%	$172,000	$2,855
16976	Pittsburgh	1.65%	$135,000	$2,228
16986	West Chester	1.65%	$167,000	$2,756
17038	Reading	1.65%	$162,000	$2,673
17203	Lancaster	1.65%	$184,000	$3,036
17251	Lancaster	1.65%	$151,000	$2,492
17299	Lancaster	1.65%	$198,000	$3,267
16888	State College	1.64%	$157,000	$2,575

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$3,557

Monthly escrow

$296

Daily cost

$9.75

Property tax in Berks County

Berks County in Pennsylvania has an effective property tax rate of 1.15%. The median home value is $309,305, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $3,557.

This rate is below the Pennsylvania state average of 1.43%. It is also above the national median of 1.02%.

Berks County contains 387 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.