Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 90,408.
The median annual property tax in Luzerne County is $2,506, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania state average and 30% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.53% on a median home value of $163,800. Property taxes represent 4.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,506
-6% vs State
+30% vs US
Median Home Value
$163,800
-18% vs State
-23% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.53%
+16% vs State
+61% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,696
$225/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,259
$188/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 | $2,506 +2.7% | 1.53% |
| 2022 | $2,441 +6.9% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | $2,283 +4.2% | 1.71% |
| 2020 | $2,191 +1.6% | 1.69% |
| 2019 | $2,156 | 1.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,321
per year
Monthly Tax
$209
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
McKean County
Tax: $1,615/yr Rate: 1.64%
Fulton County
Tax: $2,118/yr Rate: 1.03%
Bucks County
Tax: $5,833/yr Rate: 1.38%
Union County
Tax: $2,667/yr Rate: 1.20%
Washington County
Tax: $2,445/yr Rate: 1.11%
Perry County
Tax: $2,775/yr Rate: 1.25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Luzerne County is $2,506 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.53% on a median home value of $163,800.
How does Luzerne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Luzerne County are 30% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Luzerne County? ▼
In Luzerne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,696 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,259. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Luzerne County? ▼
Property taxes in Luzerne County represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $62,321. 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.