Pennsylvania Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 67 counties in PA.
The average median property tax in Pennsylvania is $2,690/year, which is 35% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.26% on a median home value of $212,079. Taxes range from $1,145 in Forest County to $6,308 in Chester County.
What This Data Tells Us About Pennsylvania
Across 67 counties in Pennsylvania, the average median property tax is $2,690 per year, 35% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.26% on a median home value of $212,079 reflects how Pennsylvania's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
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 ($212,079) 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.
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All Counties in Pennsylvania (67)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $3,561 | 1.33% |
| Allegheny County | $3,451 | 1.52% |
| Armstrong County | $2,161 | 1.37% |
| Beaver County | $2,704 | 1.42% |
| Bedford County | $1,444 | 0.81% |
| Berks County | $4,239 | 1.65% |
| Blair County | $1,724 | 1.07% |
| Bradford County | $2,044 | 1.09% |
| Bucks County | $5,826 | 1.31% |
| Butler County | $2,970 | 1.01% |
| Cambria County | $1,492 | 1.23% |
| Cameron County | $1,414 | 1.59% |
| Carbon County | $3,088 | 1.46% |
| Centre County | $3,386 | 1.05% |
| Chester County | $6,308 | 1.30% |
| Clarion County | $1,503 | 0.97% |
| Clearfield County | $1,500 | 1.09% |
| Clinton County | $2,046 | 1.16% |
| Columbia County | $2,286 | 1.11% |
| Crawford County | $2,064 | 1.35% |
| Cumberland County | $3,254 | 1.17% |
| Dauphin County | $3,198 | 1.35% |
| Delaware County | $6,124 | 1.84% |
| Elk County | $1,697 | 1.27% |
| Erie County | $2,830 | 1.60% |
| Fayette County | $1,607 | 1.12% |
| Forest County | $1,145 | 0.99% |
| Franklin County | $2,740 | 1.10% |
| Fulton County | $2,120 | 1.02% |
| Greene County | $1,960 | 1.27% |
| Huntingdon County | $1,718 | 0.94% |
| Indiana County | $2,297 | 1.50% |
| Jefferson County | $1,402 | 1.00% |
| Juniata County | $2,147 | 0.99% |
| Lackawanna County | $3,012 | 1.49% |
| Lancaster County | $3,975 | 1.32% |
| Lawrence County | $1,967 | 1.34% |
| Lebanon County | $3,310 | 1.37% |
| Lehigh County | $4,651 | 1.55% |
| Luzerne County | $2,530 | 1.45% |
| Lycoming County | $2,649 | 1.31% |
| McKean County | $1,660 | 1.59% |
| Mercer County | $1,936 | 1.18% |
| Mifflin County | $2,266 | 1.45% |
| Monroe County | $4,447 | 1.66% |
| Montgomery County | $5,875 | 1.35% |
| Montour County | $2,507 | 1.01% |
| Northampton County | $4,700 | 1.52% |
| Northumberland County | $1,794 | 1.10% |
| Perry County | $2,859 | 1.21% |
| Philadelphia County | $2,003 | 0.82% |
| Pike County | $3,542 | 1.30% |
| Potter County | $1,857 | 1.21% |
| Schuylkill County | $2,140 | 1.40% |
| Snyder County | $2,388 | 1.11% |
| Somerset County | $1,477 | 0.98% |
| Sullivan County | $2,015 | 1.02% |
| Susquehanna County | $2,365 | 1.09% |
| Tioga County | $2,078 | 1.15% |
| Union County | $2,744 | 1.14% |
| Venango County | $1,520 | 1.27% |
| Warren County | $1,687 | 1.32% |
| Washington County | $2,485 | 1.09% |
| Wayne County | $3,039 | 1.26% |
| Westmoreland County | $2,501 | 1.23% |
| Wyoming County | $2,817 | 1.31% |
| York County | $4,006 | 1.61% |
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