Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 93,539.
The median annual property tax in Lehigh County is $4,591, which is 73% higher than the Pennsylvania state average and 139% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $276,100. Property taxes represent 5.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,591
+73% vs State
+139% vs US
Median Home Value
$276,100
+38% vs State
+30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
+26% vs State
+75% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,669
$389/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,448
$371/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 | $4,591 +2.0% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | $4,499 +7.4% | 1.77% |
| 2021 | $4,189 +4.0% | 1.86% |
| 2020 | $4,027 +2.8% | 1.87% |
| 2019 | $3,918 | 1.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,493
per year
Monthly Tax
$383
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County
Tax: $2,910/yr Rate: 1.53%
Clinton County
Tax: $2,047/yr Rate: 1.14%
Lycoming County
Tax: $2,647/yr Rate: 1.35%
Potter County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 1.28%
Delaware County
Tax: $6,001/yr Rate: 1.98%
Wayne County
Tax: $2,882/yr Rate: 1.26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lehigh County is $4,591 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $276,100.
How does Lehigh County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lehigh County are 139% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lehigh County? ▼
In Lehigh County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,669 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,448. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lehigh County? ▼
Property taxes in Lehigh County represent approximately 5.9% of the median household income of $77,493. 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.