Cambria County, PA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Cambria County is 1.28%, below the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,487 a year on a home worth $115,900.
- Effective rate
- 1.28%
- Median annual bill
- $1,487
- Median home value
- $115,900
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 35of 67
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,560 | $213 |
| $300,000 | $3,840 | $320 |
| $400,000 | $5,120 | $427 |
| $500,000 | $6,400 | $533 |
| $750,000 | $9,600 | $800 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,800 | $1,067 |
Cambria County compared with Pennsylvania and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County | 1.28% | $1,487 | $115,900 |
| Pennsylvania median | 1.35% | $3,241 | $240,500 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cambria County, PA?
The median effective property tax rate in Cambria County is 1.28% of home value, below the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,487 a year on a median home value of $115,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cambria County?
About $5,120 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.28%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Cambria County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Cambria County ranks 35 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by effective rate. The Pennsylvania median is 1.35% and the median bill is $3,241.