Pennsylvania Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 67 counties in PA.
The average median property tax in Pennsylvania is $2,657/year, which is 38% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.32% on a median home value of $200,333. Taxes range from $1,162 in Forest County to $6,191 in Chester County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,657
+38% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$200,333
-5% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.32%
+39% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in Pennsylvania
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Highest Property Taxes in Pennsylvania
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
All Counties in Pennsylvania (67)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $3,569 | 1.39% |
| Allegheny County | $3,399 | 1.57% |
| Armstrong County | $2,175 | 1.49% |
| Beaver County | $2,672 | 1.44% |
| Bedford County | $1,403 | 0.81% |
| Berks County | $4,238 | 1.77% |
| Blair County | $1,711 | 1.09% |
| Bradford County | $2,110 | 1.16% |
| Bucks County | $5,833 | 1.38% |
| Butler County | $2,950 | 1.07% |
| Cambria County | $1,487 | 1.28% |
| Cameron County | $1,470 | 1.67% |
| Carbon County | $2,914 | 1.50% |
| Centre County | $3,282 | 1.07% |
| Chester County | $6,191 | 1.34% |
| Clarion County | $1,477 | 0.97% |
| Clearfield County | $1,488 | 1.19% |
| Clinton County | $2,047 | 1.14% |
| Columbia County | $2,266 | 1.14% |
| Crawford County | $2,099 | 1.46% |
| Cumberland County | $3,180 | 1.21% |
| Dauphin County | $3,171 | 1.43% |
| Delaware County | $6,001 | 1.98% |
| Elk County | $1,686 | 1.31% |
| Erie County | $2,754 | 1.62% |
| Fayette County | $1,516 | 1.19% |
| Forest County | $1,162 | 1.04% |
| Franklin County | $2,634 | 1.11% |
| Fulton County | $2,118 | 1.03% |
| Greene County | $1,893 | 1.29% |
| Huntingdon County | $1,648 | 0.91% |
| Indiana County | $2,271 | 1.56% |
| Jefferson County | $1,411 | 1.11% |
| Juniata County | $2,167 | 1.05% |
| Lackawanna County | $2,910 | 1.53% |
| Lancaster County | $3,941 | 1.41% |
| Lawrence County | $1,983 | 1.45% |
| Lebanon County | $3,180 | 1.40% |
| Lehigh County | $4,591 | 1.66% |
| Luzerne County | $2,506 | 1.53% |
| Lycoming County | $2,647 | 1.35% |
| McKean County | $1,615 | 1.64% |
| Mercer County | $1,943 | 1.26% |
| Mifflin County | $2,227 | 1.56% |
| Monroe County | $4,435 | 1.84% |
| Montgomery County | $5,776 | 1.41% |
| Montour County | $2,475 | 1.03% |
| Northampton County | $4,710 | 1.65% |
| Northumberland County | $1,778 | 1.17% |
| Perry County | $2,775 | 1.25% |
| Philadelphia County | $1,952 | 0.84% |
| Pike County | $3,502 | 1.40% |
| Potter County | $1,868 | 1.28% |
| Schuylkill County | $2,147 | 1.53% |
| Snyder County | $2,402 | 1.17% |
| Somerset County | $1,449 | 1.11% |
| Sullivan County | $1,959 | 1.05% |
| Susquehanna County | $2,373 | 1.15% |
| Tioga County | $2,093 | 1.19% |
| Union County | $2,667 | 1.20% |
| Venango County | $1,509 | 1.32% |
| Warren County | $1,694 | 1.39% |
| Washington County | $2,445 | 1.11% |
| Wayne County | $2,882 | 1.26% |
| Westmoreland County | $2,473 | 1.28% |
| Wyoming County | $2,763 | 1.34% |
| York County | $3,947 | 1.68% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pennsylvania? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Pennsylvania is $2,657 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.32%.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national average? ▼
Pennsylvania property taxes are 38% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,657 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Pennsylvania has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Forest County has the lowest median property tax in Pennsylvania at $1,162 per year with an effective rate of 1.04%. The highest is Chester County at $6,191.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.