Pennsylvania property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania is 1.35%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 12 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $3,241 a year on a home worth $240,500. On a $300,000 home that is about $4,050 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.35%
- Median annual bill
- $3,241
- Median home value
- $240,500
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 12of 51
Property tax by county in Pennsylvania
All 67 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 0.84% | $1,952 | $232,400 | 1,582,432 |
| Allegheny County | 1.57% | $3,399 | $216,700 | 1,240,476 |
| Montgomery County | 1.41% | $5,776 | $409,900 | 861,225 |
| Bucks County | 1.38% | $5,833 | $421,700 | 645,993 |
| Delaware County | 1.98% | $6,001 | $302,400 | 576,195 |
| Lancaster County | 1.41% | $3,941 | $279,400 | 555,151 |
| Chester County | 1.34% | $6,191 | $461,800 | 540,896 |
| York County | 1.68% | $3,947 | $235,000 | 459,312 |
| Berks County | 1.77% | $4,238 | $239,700 | 429,989 |
| Lehigh County | 1.66% | $4,591 | $276,100 | 375,408 |
| Westmoreland County | 1.28% | $2,473 | $193,100 | 353,345 |
| Luzerne County | 1.53% | $2,506 | $163,800 | 325,978 |
| Northampton County | 1.65% | $4,710 | $285,000 | 315,927 |
| Dauphin County | 1.43% | $3,171 | $222,300 | 287,484 |
| Erie County | 1.62% | $2,754 | $169,500 | 269,544 |
| Cumberland County | 1.21% | $3,180 | $261,900 | 264,422 |
| Lackawanna County | 1.53% | $2,910 | $189,900 | 215,834 |
| Washington County | 1.11% | $2,445 | $220,600 | 209,778 |
| Butler County | 1.07% | $2,950 | $275,600 | 195,870 |
| Monroe County | 1.84% | $4,435 | $241,200 | 167,784 |
| Beaver County | 1.44% | $2,672 | $185,500 | 166,993 |
| Centre County | 1.07% | $3,282 | $308,100 | 158,041 |
| Franklin County | 1.11% | $2,634 | $236,300 | 156,626 |
| Lebanon County | 1.40% | $3,180 | $227,300 | 143,592 |
| Schuylkill County | 1.53% | $2,147 | $140,400 | 143,259 |
| Cambria County | 1.28% | $1,487 | $115,900 | 132,355 |
| Fayette County | 1.19% | $1,516 | $126,900 | 126,967 |
| Blair County | 1.09% | $1,711 | $156,700 | 121,854 |
| Lycoming County | 1.35% | $2,647 | $195,600 | 113,570 |
| Mercer County | 1.26% | $1,943 | $153,600 | 109,852 |
| Adams County | 1.39% | $3,569 | $256,100 | 105,183 |
| Northumberland County | 1.17% | $1,778 | $151,600 | 90,925 |
| Lawrence County | 1.45% | $1,983 | $136,700 | 85,423 |
| Indiana County | 1.56% | $2,271 | $145,400 | 83,213 |
| Crawford County | 1.46% | $2,099 | $143,400 | 83,189 |
| Clearfield County | 1.19% | $1,488 | $125,000 | 78,902 |
| Somerset County | 1.11% | $1,449 | $130,600 | 73,255 |
| Carbon County | 1.50% | $2,914 | $193,700 | 65,191 |
| Armstrong County | 1.49% | $2,175 | $146,300 | 65,069 |
| Columbia County | 1.14% | $2,266 | $199,200 | 65,055 |
| Bradford County | 1.16% | $2,110 | $182,300 | 59,971 |
| Pike County | 1.40% | $3,502 | $250,900 | 59,691 |
| Wayne County | 1.26% | $2,882 | $228,200 | 51,189 |
| Venango County | 1.32% | $1,509 | $114,500 | 50,096 |
| Bedford County | 0.81% | $1,403 | $172,900 | 47,503 |
| Mifflin County | 1.56% | $2,227 | $142,900 | 46,074 |
| Perry County | 1.25% | $2,775 | $222,800 | 45,988 |
| Jefferson County | 1.11% | $1,411 | $126,700 | 44,099 |
| Huntingdon County | 0.91% | $1,648 | $180,300 | 43,844 |
| Union County | 1.20% | $2,667 | $222,900 | 42,570 |
| Tioga County | 1.19% | $2,093 | $176,000 | 41,078 |
| McKean County | 1.64% | $1,615 | $98,700 | 40,149 |
| Snyder County | 1.17% | $2,402 | $205,500 | 39,711 |
| Susquehanna County | 1.15% | $2,373 | $206,700 | 38,349 |
| Warren County | 1.39% | $1,694 | $121,800 | 38,174 |
| Clinton County | 1.14% | $2,047 | $179,100 | 37,707 |
| Clarion County | 0.97% | $1,477 | $152,100 | 37,297 |
| Greene County | 1.29% | $1,893 | $146,200 | 35,265 |
| Elk County | 1.31% | $1,686 | $128,600 | 30,703 |
| Wyoming County | 1.34% | $2,763 | $205,600 | 26,075 |
| Juniata County | 1.05% | $2,167 | $206,300 | 23,419 |
| Montour County | 1.03% | $2,475 | $240,300 | 18,079 |
| Potter County | 1.28% | $1,868 | $146,200 | 16,276 |
| Fulton County | 1.03% | $2,118 | $206,000 | 14,545 |
| Forest County | 1.04% | $1,162 | $111,900 | 6,785 |
| Sullivan County | 1.05% | $1,959 | $186,400 | 5,849 |
| Cameron County | 1.67% | $1,470 | $88,200 | 4,475 |
Pennsylvania compared with the United States
The Pennsylvania median bill of $3,241 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Pennsylvania are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania is 1.35% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $4,050 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Pennsylvania county has the highest property tax?
Delaware County has the highest median effective rate in Pennsylvania at 1.98%. Bedford County has the lowest at 0.81%. The largest county by population, Philadelphia County, is at 0.84%.