Bucks County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 193,222.
The median annual property tax in Bucks County is $5,833, which is 120% higher than the Pennsylvania state average and 203% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.38% on a median home value of $421,700. Property taxes represent 5.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,833
+120% vs State
+203% vs US
Median Home Value
$421,700
+110% vs State
+99% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.38%
+5% vs State
+45% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,913
$493/mo
Without Mortgage
$5,666
$472/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,833 +1.4% | 1.38% |
| 2022 | $5,752 +5.5% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | $5,450 +3.5% | 1.55% |
| 2020 | $5,265 +2.2% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | $5,154 | 1.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$111,951
per year
Monthly Tax
$486
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Potter County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 1.28%
Indiana County
Tax: $2,271/yr Rate: 1.56%
Blair County
Tax: $1,711/yr Rate: 1.09%
Schuylkill County
Tax: $2,147/yr Rate: 1.53%
Perry County
Tax: $2,775/yr Rate: 1.25%
Lackawanna County
Tax: $2,910/yr Rate: 1.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bucks County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bucks County is $5,833 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.38% on a median home value of $421,700.
How does Bucks County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bucks County are 203% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.38% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bucks County? ▼
In Bucks County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,913 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $5,666. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bucks County? ▼
Property taxes in Bucks County represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $111,951. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.