Carbon County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 20,926.
The median annual property tax in Carbon County is $2,914, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania state average and 52% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.50% on a median home value of $193,700. Property taxes represent 4.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,914
+10% vs State
+52% vs US
Median Home Value
$193,700
-3% vs State
-8% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.50%
+14% vs State
+58% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,985
$249/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,793
$233/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 | $2,914 +1.0% | 1.50% |
| 2022 | $2,886 +2.4% | 1.61% |
| 2021 | $2,818 +4.4% | 1.77% |
| 2020 | $2,700 +0.2% | 1.80% |
| 2019 | $2,694 | 1.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,877
per year
Monthly Tax
$243
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Tioga County
Tax: $2,093/yr Rate: 1.19%
Mercer County
Tax: $1,943/yr Rate: 1.26%
Perry County
Tax: $2,775/yr Rate: 1.25%
Cameron County
Tax: $1,470/yr Rate: 1.67%
Philadelphia County
Tax: $1,952/yr Rate: 0.84%
Monroe County
Tax: $4,435/yr Rate: 1.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carbon County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carbon County is $2,914 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.50% on a median home value of $193,700.
How does Carbon County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carbon County are 52% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carbon County? ▼
In Carbon County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,985 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,793. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carbon County? ▼
Property taxes in Carbon County represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $67,877. 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.