Fayette County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Pennsylvania. Population: 39,828.
The median annual property tax in Fayette County is $1,516, which is 43% lower than the Pennsylvania state average and 21% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.19% on a median home value of $126,900. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,516
-43% vs State
-21% vs US
Median Home Value
$126,900
-37% vs State
-40% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.19%
-10% vs State
+25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,737
$145/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,371
$114/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 | $1,516 +1.9% | 1.19% |
| 2022 | $1,488 +5.4% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | $1,412 +4.9% | 1.29% |
| 2020 | $1,346 +2.3% | 1.27% |
| 2019 | $1,316 | 1.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,093
per year
Monthly Tax
$126
per month
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Bradford County
Tax: $2,110/yr Rate: 1.16%
Somerset County
Tax: $1,449/yr Rate: 1.11%
Susquehanna County
Tax: $2,373/yr Rate: 1.15%
Wayne County
Tax: $2,882/yr Rate: 1.26%
Elk County
Tax: $1,686/yr Rate: 1.31%
Lehigh County
Tax: $4,591/yr Rate: 1.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fayette County, Pennsylvania? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fayette County is $1,516 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.19% on a median home value of $126,900.
How does Fayette County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fayette County are 21% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.19% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fayette County? ▼
In Fayette County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,737 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,371. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fayette County? ▼
Property taxes in Fayette County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $56,093. 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.