Pennsylvania Property Tax Rates by County
Pennsylvania homeowners pay a median $3,311 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.30% on a median home value of $254,500 — 39% higher than the national median of 0.94%, and the 12th highest of the 50 states and D.C.
Property tax rates across Pennsylvania
Property tax in every Pennsylvania county
Median effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value (Census ACS 2020-2024). Click a column to sort.
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Share of income | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 1.84% | $6,124 | $332,200 | 5.3% | 151,016 |
| Monroe County | 1.66% | $4,447 | $267,600 | 4.8% | 49,111 |
| Berks County | 1.65% | $4,239 | $257,300 | 4.4% | 116,334 |
| York County | 1.61% | $4,006 | $248,600 | 4.1% | 138,624 |
| Erie County | 1.60% | $2,830 | $177,000 | 3.5% | 75,276 |
| Cameron County | 1.59% | $1,414 | $88,900 | 2.4% | 1,605 |
| McKean County | 1.59% | $1,660 | $104,500 | 2.3% | 12,760 |
| Lehigh County | 1.55% | $4,651 | $300,400 | 4.5% | 94,675 |
| Northampton County | 1.52% | $4,700 | $308,600 | 4.4% | 87,201 |
| Allegheny County | 1.52% | $3,451 | $227,600 | 3.4% | 355,674 |
| Indiana County | 1.50% | $2,297 | $152,800 | 3.2% | 23,435 |
| Lackawanna County | 1.49% | $3,012 | $201,800 | 3.5% | 57,744 |
| Carbon County | 1.46% | $3,088 | $211,400 | 4.1% | 20,824 |
| Luzerne County | 1.45% | $2,530 | $174,100 | 3.1% | 91,565 |
| Mifflin County | 1.45% | $2,266 | $156,700 | 3.1% | 13,166 |
| Beaver County | 1.42% | $2,704 | $190,900 | 3.2% | 54,222 |
| Schuylkill County | 1.40% | $2,140 | $153,000 | 2.7% | 44,125 |
| Armstrong County | 1.37% | $2,161 | $157,300 | 2.8% | 22,097 |
| Lebanon County | 1.37% | $3,310 | $242,000 | 3.5% | 40,419 |
| Dauphin County | 1.35% | $3,198 | $236,400 | 3.3% | 76,556 |
| Crawford County | 1.35% | $2,064 | $153,200 | 2.9% | 25,276 |
| Montgomery County | 1.34% | $5,875 | $436,700 | 4.2% | 239,495 |
| Lawrence County | 1.34% | $1,967 | $147,200 | 2.6% | 27,379 |
| Adams County | 1.33% | $3,561 | $268,500 | 3.8% | 32,214 |
| Warren County | 1.32% | $1,687 | $127,500 | 2.4% | 12,813 |
| Lancaster County | 1.32% | $3,975 | $301,100 | 3.9% | 148,550 |
| Lycoming County | 1.31% | $2,649 | $202,200 | 3.3% | 32,375 |
| Wyoming County | 1.31% | $2,817 | $215,400 | 3.5% | 8,502 |
| Bucks County | 1.31% | $5,826 | $445,700 | 4.3% | 193,879 |
| Chester County | 1.30% | $6,308 | $485,600 | 4.1% | 153,693 |
| Pike County | 1.30% | $3,542 | $272,600 | 4.1% | 21,116 |
| Greene County | 1.27% | $1,960 | $153,900 | 2.5% | 11,050 |
| Elk County | 1.27% | $1,697 | $133,600 | 2.2% | 10,600 |
| Venango County | 1.27% | $1,520 | $119,800 | 2.1% | 16,110 |
| Wayne County | 1.25% | $3,039 | $242,100 | 4.3% | 16,811 |
| Cambria County | 1.23% | $1,492 | $121,000 | 2.1% | 42,745 |
| Westmoreland County | 1.23% | $2,501 | $203,500 | 2.8% | 121,528 |
| Potter County | 1.21% | $1,857 | $153,100 | 2.8% | 5,571 |
| Perry County | 1.21% | $2,859 | $236,400 | 3.2% | 14,974 |
| Mercer County | 1.18% | $1,936 | $164,000 | 2.6% | 33,679 |
| Cumberland County | 1.17% | $3,254 | $277,600 | 3.1% | 75,922 |
| Clinton County | 1.16% | $2,046 | $175,900 | 2.8% | 11,152 |
| Tioga County | 1.15% | $2,078 | $181,100 | 2.9% | 12,911 |
| Union County | 1.14% | $2,744 | $240,100 | 2.9% | 10,520 |
| Fayette County | 1.12% | $1,607 | $143,200 | 2.3% | 39,947 |
| Columbia County | 1.11% | $2,286 | $206,200 | 2.9% | 18,313 |
| Snyder County | 1.11% | $2,388 | $215,300 | 3.2% | 11,035 |
| Northumberland County | 1.10% | $1,794 | $162,400 | 2.5% | 28,594 |
| Franklin County | 1.10% | $2,740 | $249,800 | 3.1% | 46,691 |
| Clearfield County | 1.09% | $1,500 | $137,000 | 2.1% | 25,534 |
| Susquehanna County | 1.09% | $2,365 | $216,400 | 3.1% | 12,177 |
| Bradford County | 1.09% | $2,044 | $187,500 | 2.7% | 17,759 |
| Washington County | 1.09% | $2,485 | $228,500 | 2.7% | 67,353 |
| Blair County | 1.07% | $1,724 | $161,100 | 2.2% | 36,579 |
| Centre County | 1.05% | $3,386 | $323,500 | 3.2% | 36,467 |
| Sullivan County | 1.02% | $2,015 | $197,100 | 2.8% | 2,167 |
| Fulton County | 1.02% | $2,120 | $208,500 | 2.9% | 4,920 |
| Butler County | 1.01% | $2,970 | $294,200 | 2.8% | 62,184 |
| Montour County | 1.01% | $2,507 | $248,100 | 2.8% | 5,385 |
| Jefferson County | 1.00% | $1,402 | $139,700 | 2.1% | 13,742 |
| Forest County | 0.99% | $1,145 | $115,300 | 2.0% | 1,504 |
| Juniata County | 0.99% | $2,147 | $217,000 | 2.8% | 6,661 |
| Somerset County | 0.98% | $1,477 | $150,600 | 2.1% | 23,594 |
| Clarion County | 0.96% | $1,503 | $155,700 | 2.0% | 10,909 |
| Huntingdon County | 0.94% | $1,718 | $183,200 | 2.3% | 12,942 |
| Philadelphia County | 0.82% | $2,003 | $243,100 | 2.6% | 351,905 |
| Bedford County | 0.81% | $1,444 | $179,000 | 2.0% | 15,315 |
Highest and lowest
Rates are highest in Delaware County (1.84%), Monroe County (1.66%) and Berks County (1.65%) and lowest in Bedford County (0.81%), Philadelphia County (0.82%) and Huntingdon County (0.94%). In the largest counties — Philadelphia County (0.82%), Allegheny County (1.52%), Montgomery County (1.34%), Bucks County (1.31%), Delaware County (1.84%) — the median bill ranges from $2,003 to $6,124.
Property tax and income in Pennsylvania
The median bill takes 3.4% of the median owner household's income in Pennsylvania, against 3.1% nationally. Among counties with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes, the burden is heaviest in Delaware County (5.3%), Monroe County (4.8%), Lehigh County (4.5%).
Pennsylvania property tax estimate
Property tax at different home values in Pennsylvania
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Monthly (estimated annual tax) |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,952 | $163 |
| $200,000 | $2,602 | $217 |
| $250,000 | $3,253 | $271 |
| $300,000 | $3,903 | $325 |
| $400,000 | $5,204 | $434 |
| $500,000 | $6,505 | $542 |
| $750,000 | $9,758 | $813 |
Based on the median effective rate in Pennsylvania (1.30%).
How property tax works in Pennsylvania
- Who sets the value:counties assess property, and there is no statewide schedule for reassessment — some counties still use values from decades ago. The state's common level ratio converts market value to the county's assessment level.
- Who sets the rates:the county, municipality and school district each set a millage rate. School taxes are usually the largest part of the bill.
- Homestead exclusion:school districts use state gaming revenue to reduce school taxes on primary residences (the homestead and farmstead exclusion). Apply once with the county assessment office.
- Property Tax/Rent Rebate:homeowners 65 or older, widows and widowers 50+, and people with disabilities with income up to $48,110 (2025 claims) can get a rebate of up to $1,000.
- When it's due:county and municipal bills usually arrive in the spring and school bills in the summer; paying within the first two months typically earns a 2% discount, and a 10% penalty applies after the face period.
Key property tax dates in Pennsylvania
- SpringCounty and municipal tax bills are mailed (2% discount for about two months).
- July–AugustSchool district tax bills are mailed; many districts offer installments.
- August 1 or September 1Annual assessment appeal deadline in most counties.
- December 31Deadline for 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate claims (extended in 2026).
Statewide deadlines; if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday it moves to the next business day. Check the county office for local hearing dates.
How to lower your property tax in Pennsylvania
- File for the homestead exclusion with your county assessment office — it reduces school taxes every year once approved.
- Apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate if you are 65+, a widow or widower 50+, or have a disability and your income is under the limit.
- Appeal your assessment by the county's annual deadline (commonly August 1 or September 1). Compare your assessed value divided by the common level ratio with recent sales of similar homes.
- Pay during the discount period — usually 2% off within two months of the bill date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Pennsylvania?
The median homeowner in Pennsylvania pays $3,311 a year, 1.30% of a median home value of $254,500 and about 3.4% of the median owner household income of $95,990.
Which Pennsylvania county has the highest property tax rate?
Delaware County (1.84%), followed by Monroe County (1.66%) and Berks County (1.65%), by median effective rate.
Which Pennsylvania county has the lowest property tax rate?
Bedford County (0.81%), followed by Philadelphia County (0.82%) and Huntingdon County (0.94%).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Pennsylvania?
At the statewide median effective rate of 1.30%, about $3,903 a year ($325 a month). Depending on the county it ranges from $2,421 to $5,529.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25103, B25077, B25003).
- Methodology