Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Pennsylvania Property Taxes
The average Pennsylvania homeowner pays $3,311 a year at an effective rate of 1.30%, 66% above the U.S. average. Compare 67 counties below.
- $3,311
- Avg median tax
- 1.30%
- Effective rate
- #12 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 67
- Counties
The verdict
The average Pennsylvania homeowner pays $3,311 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.30%, the #12 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $3,311
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.30%
- Statewide effective rate
- #12 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 67
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($254,500). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Pennsylvania is $3,311/year, which is 66% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.30% on a median home value of $254,500. Taxes range from $1,145 in Forest County to $6,308 in Chester County.
What This Data Tells Us About Pennsylvania
The statewide average property tax in Pennsylvania is $3,311 per year, 66% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 1.30% on a median home value of $254,500 reflects how Pennsylvania's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 67 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Pennsylvania, median annual tax ranges from $1,145 in Forest County (effective rate 0.99%) to $6,308 in Chester County (effective rate 1.30%). Median home values in Pennsylvania ($254,500) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Pennsylvania compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Pennsylvania has a higher effective property tax rate than 78% of U.S. states, ranking #12 of 51 for property tax burden.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.30% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Pennsylvania has property tax rates near the national average.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Pennsylvania or any other state.
All Counties in Pennsylvania (67)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County | $6,308 | 1.30% | $485,600 |
| Delaware County | $6,124 | 1.84% | $332,200 |
| Montgomery County | $5,875 | 1.35% | $436,700 |
| Bucks County | $5,826 | 1.31% | $445,700 |
| Northampton County | $4,700 | 1.52% | $308,600 |
| Lehigh County | $4,651 | 1.55% | $300,400 |
| Monroe County | $4,447 | 1.66% | $267,600 |
| Berks County | $4,239 | 1.65% | $257,300 |
| York County | $4,006 | 1.61% | $248,600 |
| Lancaster County | $3,975 | 1.32% | $301,100 |
| Adams County | $3,561 | 1.33% | $268,500 |
| Pike County | $3,542 | 1.30% | $272,600 |
| Allegheny County | $3,451 | 1.52% | $227,600 |
| Centre County | $3,386 | 1.05% | $323,500 |
| Lebanon County | $3,310 | 1.37% | $242,000 |
| Cumberland County | $3,254 | 1.17% | $277,600 |
| Dauphin County | $3,198 | 1.35% | $236,400 |
| Carbon County | $3,088 | 1.46% | $211,400 |
| Wayne County | $3,039 | 1.26% | $242,100 |
| Lackawanna County | $3,012 | 1.49% | $201,800 |
| Butler County | $2,970 | 1.01% | $294,200 |
| Perry County | $2,859 | 1.21% | $236,400 |
| Erie County | $2,830 | 1.60% | $177,000 |
| Wyoming County | $2,817 | 1.31% | $215,400 |
| Union County | $2,744 | 1.14% | $240,100 |
| Franklin County | $2,740 | 1.10% | $249,800 |
| Beaver County | $2,704 | 1.42% | $190,900 |
| Lycoming County | $2,649 | 1.31% | $202,200 |
| Luzerne County | $2,530 | 1.45% | $174,100 |
| Montour County | $2,507 | 1.01% | $248,100 |
| Westmoreland County | $2,501 | 1.23% | $203,500 |
| Washington County | $2,485 | 1.09% | $228,500 |
| Snyder County | $2,388 | 1.11% | $215,300 |
| Susquehanna County | $2,365 | 1.09% | $216,400 |
| Indiana County | $2,297 | 1.50% | $152,800 |
| Columbia County | $2,286 | 1.11% | $206,200 |
| Mifflin County | $2,266 | 1.45% | $156,700 |
| Armstrong County | $2,161 | 1.37% | $157,300 |
| Juniata County | $2,147 | 0.99% | $217,000 |
| Schuylkill County | $2,140 | 1.40% | $153,000 |
| Fulton County | $2,120 | 1.02% | $208,500 |
| Tioga County | $2,078 | 1.15% | $181,100 |
| Crawford County | $2,064 | 1.35% | $153,200 |
| Clinton County | $2,046 | 1.16% | $175,900 |
| Bradford County | $2,044 | 1.09% | $187,500 |
| Sullivan County | $2,015 | 1.02% | $197,100 |
| Philadelphia County | $2,003 | 0.82% | $243,100 |
| Lawrence County | $1,967 | 1.34% | $147,200 |
| Greene County | $1,960 | 1.27% | $153,900 |
| Mercer County | $1,936 | 1.18% | $164,000 |
| Potter County | $1,857 | 1.21% | $153,100 |
| Northumberland County | $1,794 | 1.10% | $162,400 |
| Blair County | $1,724 | 1.07% | $161,100 |
| Huntingdon County | $1,718 | 0.94% | $183,200 |
| Elk County | $1,697 | 1.27% | $133,600 |
| Warren County | $1,687 | 1.32% | $127,500 |
| McKean County | $1,660 | 1.59% | $104,500 |
| Fayette County | $1,607 | 1.12% | $143,200 |
| Venango County | $1,520 | 1.27% | $119,800 |
| Clarion County | $1,503 | 0.97% | $155,700 |
| Clearfield County | $1,500 | 1.09% | $137,000 |
| Cambria County | $1,492 | 1.23% | $121,000 |
| Somerset County | $1,477 | 0.98% | $150,600 |
| Bedford County | $1,444 | 0.81% | $179,000 |
| Cameron County | $1,414 | 1.59% | $88,900 |
| Jefferson County | $1,402 | 1.00% | $139,700 |
| Forest County | $1,145 | 0.99% | $115,300 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Pennsylvania. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.