Pennsylvania Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 67 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,690
Average Rate
1.27%
Average Home Value
$212,079
County tax atlas
Pennsylvania property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
67/67
Avg rate
1.27%
Avg bill
$2,690
Avg home
$212,079
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,690
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.27%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$212,079
National avg $281,900
Counties
67
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania taxes above the national average
Pennsylvania homeowners pay an average effective property tax rate of 1.317%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.03%—putting the state in the upper tier of tax burdens nationwide. This means Pennsylvania ranks among the more expensive states for property taxes, though not at the extreme end like New Jersey or Connecticut.
Taxes vary wildly across Pennsylvania counties
Bedford County residents enjoy the lowest effective rate at 0.811%, while Delaware County shoulders the highest at 1.984%—nearly a 2.5x difference across the state's 67 counties. This dramatic range means your tax bill depends heavily on zip code: Forest County's median of $1,162 versus Chester County's $6,191 represent vastly different tax experiences.
Typical Pennsylvania homeowners pay $2,657 annually
The median property tax bill in Pennsylvania is $2,657 on a median home value of $200,333—slightly lower than the national median tax ($2,690) but on significantly cheaper homes than the national median ($281,900). This reflects Pennsylvania's lower home values paired with rates above the national average.
Philadelphia suburbs carry the heaviest tax load
The tri-county Philadelphia metro area—Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties—dominates Pennsylvania's highest-tax list, with median bills ranging from $5,833 to $6,191. Meanwhile, rural counties in central and western Pennsylvania like Forest, Bedford, and Jefferson County maintain rates below 1.15%, offering substantially lower tax burdens.
Pennsylvania: above-average taxes, mixed savings
Pennsylvania is a higher-tax state by national standards, but its below-median home values can offset some burden for budget-conscious homebuyers. The real divide isn't state-wide—it's geographic: suburban Philadelphia is expensive, while rural counties offer genuine tax relief.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.