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Cambria County

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

1.28%

Median Annual Tax

$1,487

How Cambria County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cambria County$1,487
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Cambria County

1.28%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,712

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,348

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,487

Monthly Escrow

$124

Effective Rate

1.28%

vs. Pennsylvania State Average▼ 44% below
vs. National Average▼ 44.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is 1.28%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Cambria County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cambria County is $1,487. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,712, while those without a mortgage pay $1,348.
How does Cambria County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Cambria County's effective tax rate of 1.28% is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Cambria County is $1,487, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is $115,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Pennsylvania?
Property taxes in Pennsylvania are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Westmoreland County(PA)

Rate1.28%
Median Tax$2,473

Potter County(PA)

Rate1.28%
Median Tax$1,868

Greene County(PA)

Rate1.29%
Median Tax$1,893

Mercer County(PA)

Rate1.26%
Median Tax$1,943
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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.

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