Delaware County, PA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Delaware County is 1.98%, above the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,001 a year on a home worth $302,400.
- Effective rate
- 1.98%
- Median annual bill
- $6,001
- Median home value
- $302,400
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 1of 67
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,960 | $330 |
| $300,000 | $5,940 | $495 |
| $400,000 | $7,920 | $660 |
| $500,000 | $9,900 | $825 |
| $750,000 | $14,850 | $1,238 |
| $1,000,000 | $19,800 | $1,650 |
Delaware County compared with Pennsylvania and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 1.98% | $6,001 | $302,400 |
| 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 Delaware County, PA?
The median effective property tax rate in Delaware County is 1.98% of home value, above the Pennsylvania median of 1.35% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,001 a year on a median home value of $302,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Delaware County?
About $7,920 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.98%, 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 Delaware County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Delaware County ranks 1 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by effective rate. The Pennsylvania median is 1.35% and the median bill is $3,241.