Chester County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 151,694.
The median annual property tax in Chester County is $6,191, which is 133% higher than the Pennsylvania state average and 222% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.34% on a median home value of $461,800. Property taxes represent 5.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,191
+133% vs State
+222% vs US
Median Home Value
$461,800
+131% vs State
+118% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.34%
+2% vs State
+41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,350
$529/mo
Without Mortgage
$5,796
$483/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 | $6,191 +1.3% | 1.34% |
| 2022 | $6,109 +6.8% | 1.40% |
| 2021 | $5,722 +3.6% | 1.49% |
| 2020 | $5,524 +3.2% | 1.49% |
| 2019 | $5,352 | 1.50% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$123,041
per year
Monthly Tax
$516
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Venango County
Tax: $1,509/yr Rate: 1.32%
Jefferson County
Tax: $1,411/yr Rate: 1.11%
Allegheny County
Tax: $3,399/yr Rate: 1.57%
Crawford County
Tax: $2,099/yr Rate: 1.46%
Armstrong County
Tax: $2,175/yr Rate: 1.49%
Bedford County
Tax: $1,403/yr Rate: 0.81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Chester County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Chester County is $6,191 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.34% on a median home value of $461,800.
How does Chester County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Chester County are 222% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Chester County? ▼
In Chester County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,350 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $5,796. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Chester County? ▼
Property taxes in Chester County represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $123,041. 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.