Chester County, PA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Chester County is 1.34%, below the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,191 a year on a home worth $461,800.
- Effective rate
- 1.34%
- Median annual bill
- $6,191
- Median home value
- $461,800
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 30of 67
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,680 | $223 |
| $300,000 | $4,020 | $335 |
| $400,000 | $5,360 | $447 |
| $500,000 | $6,700 | $558 |
| $750,000 | $10,050 | $838 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,400 | $1,117 |
Chester County compared with Pennsylvania and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County | 1.34% | $6,191 | $461,800 |
| 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 Chester County, PA?
The median effective property tax rate in Chester County is 1.34% of home value, below the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,191 a year on a median home value of $461,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Chester County?
About $5,360 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.34%, 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 Chester County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chester County ranks 30 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by effective rate. The Pennsylvania median is 1.35% and the median bill is $3,241.