Berks County Property Taxes
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
59.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$353/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$239,700
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,459
$372/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,849
$321/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#65
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County has one of the nation's highest rates
Berks County's effective rate of 1.768% ranks in the top 10% of all U.S. counties, far exceeding the national median of 1.300%. The median annual property tax of $4,238 is 58% higher than the national median of $2,690, making Berks one of America's highest-tax counties.
Pennsylvania's highest tax burden overall
Berks County carries the highest effective tax rate in Pennsylvania at 1.768%, nearly 35% above the state average of 1.317%. Median annual taxes of $4,238 dwarf the state median of $2,657 by 60%, the steepest burden statewide.
Significantly higher taxes than regional peers
Berks County's 1.768% rate far exceeds all other counties in this comparison, including Adams County (1.394%), making it the costliest county in Eastern Pennsylvania. This elevated rate reflects high municipal and school district spending in the region.
What the median homeowner pays yearly
A homeowner with a median-valued property ($239,700) in Berks County pays approximately $4,238 annually in property taxes—by far the highest amount among the eight counties. With a mortgage, that rises to $4,459; without, it falls to $3,849.
Assessment appeals carry highest savings potential
Given Berks County's exceptionally high tax rate, even a small reduction in assessed value yields substantial annual savings. Many homeowners in high-tax counties are significantly overassessed; appealing your property's valuation could save you hundreds of dollars per year.
How Berks County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Berks County
1.77%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.33%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.