Pennsylvania property tax
Northeast region · 67 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Pennsylvania has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.38% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +27.5% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,509 on a median home worth around $252,956. Pennsylvania ranks #12 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Delaware County is highest at 1.98% and Bedford County is lowest at 0.81%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Pennsylvania property tax at a glance
| Figure | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.38% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.29% |
| Typical median bill | $3,509 |
| Typical median home value | $252,956 |
| Versus US average rate | +27.5% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #12 |
| Counties | 67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Pennsylvania counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Pennsylvania, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 67 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware County | $6,001 | $302,400 | 1.98% |
| 2 | Monroe County | $4,435 | $241,200 | 1.84% |
| 3 | Berks County | $4,238 | $239,700 | 1.77% |
| 4 | York County | $3,947 | $235,000 | 1.68% |
| 5 | Cameron County | $1,470 | $88,200 | 1.67% |
| 6 | Lehigh County | $4,591 | $276,100 | 1.66% |
| 7 | Northampton County | $4,710 | $285,000 | 1.65% |
| 8 | McKean County | $1,615 | $98,700 | 1.64% |
| 9 | Erie County | $2,754 | $169,500 | 1.63% |
| 10 | Allegheny County | $3,399 | $216,700 | 1.57% |
| 11 | Indiana County | $2,271 | $145,400 | 1.56% |
| 12 | Mifflin County | $2,227 | $142,900 | 1.56% |
| 13 | Lackawanna County | $2,910 | $189,900 | 1.53% |
| 14 | Luzerne County | $2,506 | $163,800 | 1.53% |
| 15 | Schuylkill County | $2,147 | $140,400 | 1.53% |
| 16 | Carbon County | $2,914 | $193,700 | 1.50% |
| 17 | Armstrong County | $2,175 | $146,300 | 1.49% |
| 18 | Crawford County | $2,099 | $143,400 | 1.46% |
| 19 | Lawrence County | $1,983 | $136,700 | 1.45% |
| 20 | Beaver County | $2,672 | $185,500 | 1.44% |
| 21 | Dauphin County | $3,171 | $222,300 | 1.43% |
| 22 | Lancaster County | $3,941 | $279,400 | 1.41% |
| 23 | Montgomery County | $5,776 | $409,900 | 1.41% |
| 24 | Lebanon County | $3,180 | $227,300 | 1.40% |
| 25 | Pike County | $3,502 | $250,900 | 1.40% |
| 26 | Adams County | $3,569 | $256,100 | 1.39% |
| 27 | Warren County | $1,694 | $121,800 | 1.39% |
| 28 | Bucks County | $5,833 | $421,700 | 1.38% |
| 29 | Lycoming County | $2,647 | $195,600 | 1.35% |
| 30 | Wyoming County | $2,763 | $205,600 | 1.34% |
| 31 | Chester County | $6,191 | $461,800 | 1.34% |
| 32 | Venango County | $1,509 | $114,500 | 1.32% |
| 33 | Elk County | $1,686 | $128,600 | 1.31% |
| 34 | Greene County | $1,893 | $146,200 | 1.29% |
| 35 | Cambria County | $1,487 | $115,900 | 1.28% |
| 36 | Westmoreland County | $2,473 | $193,100 | 1.28% |
| 37 | Potter County | $1,868 | $146,200 | 1.28% |
| 38 | Mercer County | $1,943 | $153,600 | 1.26% |
| 39 | Wayne County | $2,882 | $228,200 | 1.26% |
| 40 | Perry County | $2,775 | $222,800 | 1.25% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Pennsylvania compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (this state) | 1.38% | $3,509 | +27.5% |
| Kansas | 1.35% | $2,748 | +25.2% |
| Michigan | 1.35% | $2,955 | +25.1% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
| Rhode Island | 1.32% | $4,871 | +22.1% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.38% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +27.5% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,509 on a $252,956 home. It ranks #12 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Pennsylvania county has the highest property tax?
In Pennsylvania, Delaware County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.98% (median tax $6,001). The lowest is Bedford County at 0.81%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is high on property tax at a 1.38% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Pennsylvania home is worth about $252,956 and the median bill is around $3,509. Rates vary widely between its 67 counties.
How is the Pennsylvania property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.29%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20