Bucks County Property Taxes
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
119.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$486/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$421,700
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,913
$493/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,666
$472/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks taxes run high by national standards
At 1.383%, Bucks County's effective tax rate sits well above the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the 72nd percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $5,833—more than double the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher property values and a steeper tax burden on homeowners.
Above average within Pennsylvania
Bucks ranks in the upper third of Pennsylvania counties by effective tax rate, exceeding the state average of 1.317% by a small margin. Its median tax bill of $5,833 is more than twice the statewide median of $2,657, driven by the county's higher-value housing stock.
Pricier than Chester, Chester steeper than Bucks
Bucks County's 1.383% rate falls between neighboring Chester County (1.341%, $6,191 median tax) and suburban Butler County (1.070%, $2,950 median tax). While Chester homeowners pay more in raw dollars, Bucks residents face a slightly higher percentage burden on their property values.
Expect roughly $5,833 annually
On the county median home value of $421,700, the effective rate of 1.383% translates to an estimated annual property tax of $5,833. For homeowners with mortgages, add a modest amount for escrow adjustments and tax insurance.
Reassessments could lower your bill
Many Bucks County homeowners are unaware their properties may be overassessed relative to market value. Filing an appeal with your local assessor's office is often free and can result in significant tax savings—worthwhile given the county's above-average rates.
How Bucks County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bucks County
1.38%
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.